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Table 2 Identification principles of TCSCM

From: A meme-based approach for knowledge mining, organization, and presentation of traditional Chinese settlement culture

Cultural element groups

Identification fundamental

Identification principles

Landscape culture

Extrinsic uniqueness

The uniqueness of the external landscape of the settlement

History and humanity,

spiritual culture

Intrinsic uniqueness

The uniqueness of the intrinsic origin of the settlement

Producing culture, living culture

Local uniqueness

Local but key elements are unique

Artistic culture

Overall superiority

Other settlements have similar cultural elements, but this element is particularly prominent in this settlement