Sanwei Study Room

Sanwei Study Room is a famous private school in Shaoxing in the late Qing Dynasty, and it is also where Lu Xun studied from the age of 12 to 17. It is located at No. 11 Duchangfangkou. The teacher, Shou Jingwu (also known as Jinghu), was an upright, simple, and erudite person. His character and academic spirit left an unforgettable impression on Lu Xun. Shou Jingwu taught here for 60 years, and the architecture, interior furnishings, and surrounding environment have basically maintained their original appearance. The Shou Family House is the residence of Lu Xun's teacher, Mr. Shou Jingwu. Shou Jingwu (1849–1930), whose name was Huaijian and courtesy name was Jingwu, was a learned scholar. He was upright, honest, and serious about teaching. He despised fame and fortune, and after passing the imperial examination, he never took the exam again, devoting his life to teaching. He once said to Lu Xun, "Zhou Shuren, I hope you continue to work hard." Lu Xun praised him as "the most upright, simple, and erudite person in the city" (see Lu Xun's "From Hundred Grass Garden to Sanwei Study Room" in "Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk"). The Shou Family House was purchased by Shou Jingwu's grandfather, Fenglang, during the Jiaqing period, with a total construction area of 795 square meters. It faces a small river, with a stone bridge for access, and there is a bamboo garden to the west. The entire building faces the Zhou Family House across the river, and the famous Sanwei Study Room is located in the east wing of the Shou Family House.