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Zhu Wenxiong

1883 – 1961

Chinese linguist and scholar of the early 20th century

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About Zhu Wenxiong

Lived 1883 – 1961 (aged 78). Zhu Wenxiong was a Chinese and Taiwanese linguist and scholar.

Zhu Wenxiong was a Chinese linguist and scholar of the early 20th century. He is known books such as New Jiangsu letters (Jiangsu xin zimu), which was an influential works in modern Chinese linguistics. In regarding to language reform in early 20th century China, he once said in 1906: "What I expect of my country's people is for us to be able to stand on our own in this competitive world. It is impossible to achieve universal education if the writing system is not easy to use, and it is impossible to attain strong unity if there is no uniform national language."

He has also taught various universities in China, such as Jilin University, Beijing Normal University, and Zhejiang University.

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Birth century
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Education
Kobun Institute, Tokyo Higher Normal School
Employers
Zhejiang University

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People whose lives overlapped Zhu Wenxiong's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Zhu Wenxiong?

Chinese linguist and scholar of the early 20th century

When was Zhu Wenxiong born?

Zhu Wenxiong was born on 12 February 1883 in Jinxi.

When did Zhu Wenxiong die?

Zhu Wenxiong died on 4 March 1961 in Suzhou.

What was Zhu Wenxiong's occupation?

Zhu Wenxiong was a linguist and scholar.

What nationality was Zhu Wenxiong?

Zhu Wenxiong was Chinese and Taiwanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zhu Wenxiong

· Wikidata: Q15052167

· DBpedia: Zhu Wenxiong

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