古代科技篇

　　概述 Introduction  

　　中国是世界上四大文明古国之一。在相当长的一个历史时期内，中华民族在科学技术方面的成就，一直保持着世界领先的地位。世界上第一台地震观测仪的发明，数学领域里对圆周率的精确推算，第一架测天仪的诞生……都遥遥领先于西方千百年。著称于世的古代四大发明、先进发达的农业科技、举世闻名的水利工程、神奇奥妙的中医药……中华民族在科学技术方面所创造的奇迹，犹如闪烁的繁星，数不胜数。

　　China is one of the four ancient civilizations. In a relatively long historical period, its achievements in the fields of science and technology were advanced. The invention of the first seismograph, accurate calculation of pi in mathematics, creation of the first astronomical instrument, etc. were all centuries ahead of the West. Ancient China's four great inventions (the compass, gunpowder, papermaking and printing), advanced agricultural science and technology, water conservancyprojects enjoying worldwide prestige, profound traditional Chinese medical science and traditional Chinese medicine were among many proud achievements.