Zhang Zizhong's Former Residence is a two-story Western-style building with a brick-wood structure (partially three-story). The upper and lower inner corridors are supported by columns in front of the building, and there are symmetrical convex polygonal rooms on both sides of the building. In 1936, Zhang Zizhong bought this vacant land in the name of "Qing'an Hall" and built this building. The facade of the house follows a modern minimalist style, using local materials from Tianjin, and the shape is simple and unpretentious. Zhang Zizhong was the highest-ranking Chinese general who died on the front line during the Anti-Japanese War, and was posthumously awarded the title of Army General. Zhou Enlai wrote a eulogy for Zhang Zizhong, saying: "His loyalty and heroic spirit can be regarded as the soul of Chinese soldiers in the Anti-Japanese War."
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Interpretation of Zhang Zizhong's Former Residence from the Perspective of Eastern Philosophy In Eastern philosophy, especially Confucianism, emphasis is placed on the five virtues of "benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trustworthiness" and the five virtues of "loyalty, filial piety, integrity, shame, and courage". As a place to commemorate the anti-Japanese hero General Zhang Zizhong, the existence of Zhang Zizhong's Former Residence itself is the highest embodiment of the virtue of "loyalty". When the country was in danger, General Zhang Zizhong stepped forward and dedicated himself to the country. His spirit and actions perfectly interpreted the Confucian concept of "loyalty". The cultural relics, photos and documents displayed in the former residence not only record the life and deeds of General Zhang Zizhong, but also convey a lofty spirit of transcending personal life and death and dedicating oneself to the country and the national justice. This spirit is consistent with the concepts of "harmony between man and nature" and "taking the world as one's own responsibility" emphasized in Eastern philosophy, and embodies the harmonious unity of individuals, the country and society. Interpretation of Zhang Zizhong's Former Residence from the Perspective of Western Philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, especially from the perspective of existentialism and heroism, Zhang Zizhong's Former Residence shows the choices and responsibilities of individuals in the torrent of history. Existentialism emphasizes the importance of personal free will and choice, and believes that everyone is the master of his own destiny. When facing national crisis, General Zhang Zizhong did not choose to escape, but resolutely stood up and took on the responsibility of defending the country. This is the embodiment of "free choice" and "responsibility" in existentialism. At the same time, from the perspective of heroism, General Zhang Zizhong's heroic deeds demonstrated the spirit of personal heroism, that is, at critical moments, individuals can transcend themselves and strive for higher goals. This spirit is highly praised in Western philosophy and is regarded as an important force to promote historical progress. By showing the life of the general, Zhang Zizhong's former residence not only commemorates a hero, but also inspires people to think about personal responsibility, courage and sacrifice, reflecting the admiration of heroism and the affirmation of personal values in Western philosophy.