About Rong Zi
Lived 1922 – 2021 (aged 98). Rong Zi was a writer and poet.
Rong Zi was the pen name of Wang Rongzi (; 4 May 1922 – 9 January 2021), a Chinese-born Taiwanese writer who is considered to be a leading modern day Taiwanese poet.
She was born in Jiangsu province and was educated in Christian primary and secondary schools. She continued her education at an agricultural college. She first worked as a teacher and then later at a radio station; she came to Taipei in 1949.
She published her first book of poetry Qingniao ji (Blue Bird) in 1953. Rongzi married the poet in 1955. The couple has been called "the Brownings of Chinese Modern Poetry". Besides several volumes of poetry, she also published essays and a volume of children's literature.
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Who was Rong Zi?
Chinese-born Taiwanese poet
When was Rong Zi born?
Rong Zi was born on 4 May 1922 in Yangzhou, Lianshui County.
When did Rong Zi die?
Rong Zi died on 9 January 2021 in Xuzhou.
What was Rong Zi's occupation?
Rong Zi was a writer and poet.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rong Zi. https://biography.guide/rong-zi/
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