Liu Zongyuan

Liu Zongyuan
柳宗元
Born773
DiedNovember 28, 819(819-11-28) (aged 45–46)
NationalityChinese
Occupation(s)Philosopher, poet, politician
Liu Zongyuan
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLiǔ Zōngyuán
Wade–GilesLiu3 Tsung1-yüan2
IPA[ljòʊ tsʊ́ŋ.ɥɛ̌n]
Wu
SuzhouneseLeu Tson-nyioẽ
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationLáuh Jōng-yùhn
JyutpingLau5 Zung1-jyun4
IPA[lɐw˩˧ tsʊŋ.jyn˩]
Southern Min
Tâi-lôLiú Tsong-guân
Courtesy name
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZǐhòu
Wade–GilesTzu3hou4

Liu Zongyuan (Chinese: 柳宗元; pinyin: Liǔ Zōngyuán; 773 – 28 November 819) was a Chinese philosopher, poet, and politician who lived during the Tang dynasty. Liu was born in present-day Yongji, Shanxi. Along with Han Yu, he was a founder of the Classical Prose Movement. He has been traditionally classed as one of the "Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song".