Chen Jingrong | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 陈敬容 |
| Born | September 2, 1917 Leshan, Sichuan, China |
| Died | November 8, 1989 (aged 72) Beijing, China |
| Occupation | Poet, translator |
| Language | Chinese, French |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Alma mater | Huabei University |
| Period | 1937-1989 |
| Genre | Poem |
| Notable works | Window |
Chen Jingrong (simplified Chinese: 陈敬容; traditional Chinese: 陳敬容; pinyin: Chén Jìngróng; 2 September 1917 – 8 November 1989) was a Chinese poet and translator.
Born in Leshan, Sichuan, she started publishing her first poetry in 1937. In 1938 she joined the All-China Anti-Japanese Association of Writers and Artists in Chengdu. During the war with Japan, she was part of the National Literary League of Resisting the Enemies. She moved to Lanzhou, Chongqing and then Shanghai. It was there when she became closely associated with the 'Nine leaves' poets.
In 1949 she entered Huabei University. After 1949, she started focusing on translating foreign poetry and was editor of World Literature. Many books of poems and prose have appeared. She retired in 1973.
