About Zhao Jingshen
Lived 1902 – 1985 (aged 82). Zhao Jingshen was a Chinese linguist, writer, translator, academic staff and educator.
Zhao Jingshen (1902–1985) was a popular Chinese novelist. He taught at Fudan University in Shanghai. Between July 1946 and January 1949, he edited three weekly newspaper columns on vernacular literature: one in the Shenzhen ribao (Shenzhen Daily News); a second in Dawan bao (Top Evening News); and a third in Zhongyang ribao (Central Daily News).
Born in Lishui, Zhejiang, he was a member of the Seminar in literature. He also contributed to the field of translation and folk opera, and funded other writers.
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Who was Zhao Jingshen?
Chinese writer
When was Zhao Jingshen born?
Zhao Jingshen was born on 25 April 1902 in Lishui.
When did Zhao Jingshen die?
Zhao Jingshen died on 7 January 1985.
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Zhao Jingshen was a linguist, writer, translator, academic staff and educator.
What nationality was Zhao Jingshen?
Zhao Jingshen was Chinese.
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