摘要
Water is the source of all life, and is closely related to human civilization. It had a special significance in China, so the ancient Chinese created the dragon god as a symbol of China, the Chinese and Chinese civilization. It can be said that the unique hydrological conditions on the territory of China created three great historical miracles： China, the Chinese people, and Chinese civilization. The Chinese have dedicated more effort than people in any other countries to water control and water use in order to make effective use of water resources and prevent flooding. It is their unparalleled achievements that have laid the foundation for these three miracles. Today, the Chinese people are facing unprecedented challenges in water control and water use. Exploring the historical Chinese relationship with water offers a good opportunity to understand the important role that water plays in long-term social development.
水是生命之源，与人类文明之间有着密不可分的联系。但是，水在中国具有更加特别的意义，因此中国人创造出了龙这一神灵，并以此作为中国、中国人和中华文明的象征。可以说，正是中国这片土地上独特的水文条件，造就了人类历史上的三个伟大奇迹——中国、中国人和中国文明。为了有效利用水资源、防止水患，中国人民在治水和用水方面，付出了比其他任何国家人民更多的努力，取得了举世无双的成就，为上述三大奇迹奠定了基础。在今天，中国人的治水和用水面临着史无前例的严峻挑战。探究中国历史与水的关系，将为我们提供一个了解水在长期的社会发展中所起的重要作用的良机。
