The spirit of the "Iron Man"
Wang Jinxi (1927-1970) was a model worker in China's Daqing Oilfield. He was known as an "Iron Man" for his patriotic determination to share the nation's burdens and win honor for the people. He said, "I would rather give up 20 years of life to win China the production of oil on its land." To this end, Wang honed his skills in pursuit of excellence and did everything possible to achieve the impossible, believing that such achievements would stand the test of future generations. With the strength of an ox, he served the Party and the people wholeheartedly all his life.
The spirit of the "Iron Man" epitomizes the spirit of the Daqing Oilfield, the mindset of China's working class, and the virtues of the Chinese people.
铁人精神
“铁人”是上世纪五六十年代社会送给石油工人王进喜的雅号,而铁人精神是王进喜崇高思想、优秀品德的高度概括,也集中体现出中国石油工人的精神风貌。这一精神的主要内涵包括:“为国分忧、为民族争气”的爱国主义精神,“宁可少活20年,拼命也要拿下大油田”的忘我拼搏精神,“有条件要上,没有条件创造条件也要上”的艰苦奋斗精神,“干工作要经得起子孙万代检查”“为革命练一身硬功夫、真本事”的科学求实精神,“甘愿为党和人民当一辈子老黄牛”、埋头苦干的奉献精神等。铁人精神是大庆精神的典型化、人格化,体现了中国工人阶级精神风貌和中华民族传统美德的完美结合。
