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Qian Xuantong - Definition and Overview

Qian Xuantong (錢玄同 in pinyin: Qián Xuántóng) (1887-1939) was a Chinese phonetician who promoted vernacular Chinese (baihua).

  • Birth given name: Xing (行 xíng)
  • Courtesy name (zi): Xia (夏 xià)

Qian was born in Wuxing (吳興), Zhejiang. He held the position as a professor in numerous universities.

His son Qian Sanqiang was a nuclear physicist who contributed to development of nuclear weapons in China.

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