Most Famous Chinese Writers

China has produced 91 notable writers throughout history, led by Lu Xun. Rankings are drawn from a cross-verified academic dataset of 152,953 people.

Top Ranked

  1. Lu Xun — Chinese Essayist (1881–1936) , ranked #1936
  2. Mo Yan — Chinese Writer (Born 1955) , ranked #3124
  3. Gao Xingjian — Chinese Writer (Born 1940) , ranked #5019
  4. Jin Yong — Chinese Writer (1924–2018) , ranked #7341
  5. Guo Moruo — Chinese Author (1892–1978) , ranked #10688
  6. Lin Yutang — Chinese Writer (1895–1976) , ranked #12724
  7. Luo Guanzhong — Chinese Writer (1330–1400) , ranked #17423
  8. Li Qingzhao — Chinese Writer (1084–1155) , ranked #17757
  9. Qian Zhongshu — Chinese Writer (1910–1998) , ranked #18246
  10. Han Suyin — Chinese Writer (1917–2012) , ranked #20020
  11. Mao Dun — Chinese Novelist (1896–1981) , ranked #21858
  12. Shen Congwen — Chinese Writer (1902–1988) , ranked #22169
  13. Pu Songling — Chinese Writer (1640–1715) , ranked #23215
  14. Ding Ling — Chinese Writer (1904–1986) , ranked #24441
  15. Yan Lianke — Chinese Writer (Born 1958) , ranked #27737
  16. Bing Xin — Chinese Writer (1900–1999) , ranked #33008
  17. Li Yu (author) — Chinese Writer (1610–1680) , ranked #34889
  18. Li Shangyin — Chinese Writer (813–858) , ranked #35041
  19. Huang Tingjian — Chinese Writer (1045–1105) , ranked #41163
  20. Guan Hanqing — Chinese Playwright (1210–1280) , ranked #41601