Xu Shen
Chinese author of Shuowen Jiezi
Xu Shen (c. 58 – c. 148) was a scholar and politician from the Han dynasty. He was the writer of the Shuowen Jiezi, a Chinese dictionary.
Xu Shen | |
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| Born | 58 C.E. Henan, China |
| Died | 148 C.E. (aged 89 or 90) |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Other names | 叔重 Shūzhòng |
| Occupation(s) | Calligrapher, philologist, politician, writer |
| Notable work | Shuowen Jiezi |
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