About Xiao Hong
Lived 1911 – 1942 (aged 30). Xiao Hong was a Chinese poet, writer and essayist.
Xiao Hong (1 June 1911 – 22 January 1942), born Zhang Naiying and formerly known as Zhang Xiuhuan, was a prominent Chinese novelist, essayist, and poet of the Republican era. Hailing from Hulan, Heilongjiang, she is widely celebrated as one of the most significant female writers in modern Chinese literature, often referred to by critics as the "Goddess of Literature" of the 1930s.
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Who was Xiao Hong?
Chinese writer (1911-1942)
When was Xiao Hong born?
Xiao Hong was born on 1 June 1911 in Hulan District.
When did Xiao Hong die?
Xiao Hong died on 22 January 1942 in Hong Kong.
What was Xiao Hong's occupation?
Xiao Hong was a poet, writer and essayist.
What nationality was Xiao Hong?
Xiao Hong was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Xiao Hong. https://biography.guide/xiao-hong/
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