Fatmawati Fatmawati
Sastra Tiongkok, Fakultas Sastra Dan Budaya, Universitas Gunadarma

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The Representation of Taoism Ethical Values in the Dao De Jing and Their Relevance in the Film “Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child” Abimanyu Abimanyu; Fatmawati Fatmawati; Tri Wahyu Retno Ningsih
Longda Xiaokan: Journal of Mandarin Learning and Teaching Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/longdaxiaokan.v9i1.48916

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Film as a contemporary medium has the capacity to convey philosophical values to the present generation. This study aims to analyze the ethical values of Taoism in the Chinese animated film Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child from the perspective of the Dao De Jing. The research employs a qualitative approach with content analysis methods. Data were collected through observation and note-taking techniques, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman (2014) model. The primary source of analysis is the Dao De Jing 道 德 经 (dào dé jīng), the teaching of laozi in its English translation, referring to Yao, Chen, and Song (2017), who identified eight Taoism ethical values: a merciful and loving heart, be frugal, honest, and simple, be humble, non-action, gentleness, authenticity, harmony, and nurture. The findings reveal three main points. First, seven ethical values are identified, with a merciful and loving heart emerging as the most dominant in character formation. Second, the moral message emphasizes that sacrifice for the common good is more valuable than personal ambition, that cooperation can overcome differences, and that moral education transforms character. Third, the film Nezha demonstrates the continuing relevance of Taoism ethics in the Dao De Jing for addressing social issues in modern society.
Reinterpretation of the Material and Meaning of the Encim Kebaya in the Dynamics of Social Practice Winda Amalia; Fatmawati Fatmawati; Tri Wahyu Retno Ningsih
Longda Xiaokan: Journal of Mandarin Learning and Teaching Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/longdaxiaokan.v9i1.49019

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This study aims to understand the dynamics of social practices surrounding the Kebaya Encim by focusing on changes in its material elements and meanings. The Kebaya Encim is a form of traditional attire that emerged from a blend of Javanese, Dutch, Chinese, and Betawi cultures, giving it strong historical and cultural significance within society. As times have changed, the Kebaya Encim is no longer used solely as traditional attire but has undergone transformations in both function and appearance to align with the needs and trends of modern society. This study employs the social dynamics theory proposed by Shove, Pantzar, and Watson (2012) to examine how changes in social practices occur through the interplay between material, competence, and meaning. The focus of this study is to examine the changes in the Kebaya Encim regarding its material elements and meanings resulting from social and cultural developments. The research method employed is descriptive qualitative, utilizing in-depth interviews, snowball sampling, as well as direct and digital observations via the social media platform TikTok. The results of the study indicate that the material elements of the Kebaya Encim have undergone changes in fabric, cut, motifs, color, and increasingly modern production technology. Meanwhile, the symbolic meaning of the Kebaya Encim has also evolved, encompassing its symbolic function, cultural identity, and the way people view it as part of their lifestyle and self-expression. These changes in both material and symbolic aspects influence one another and shape new social practices surrounding the use of the Kebaya Encim in contemporary society.