This is a list of Chinese writers.
Chronological list
Qin dynasty and before
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Gan De
Gan De (; fl. 4th century BC), also known as the Lord Gan (Gan Gong), was an ancient Chinese astronomer and astrologer born in the State of Qi. Along with Shi Shen, he is believed to be the first in history known by name to compile a star catal ...
(fl. 4th century BC)
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Gongsun Long (c. 325–250 BC)
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Kong Qiu
Confucius (; pinyin: ; ; ), born Kong Qiu (), was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the phil ...
(551–479 BC)
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Li Kui Li Kui may refer to:
*Li Kui (legalist), government minister in the Wei state
*Li Kui (chancellor), chancellor of the Tang Dynasty
*Li Kui (Water Margin), fictional character in the ''Water Margin''
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