Nine people

Author: Chen Pengju
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: In Chinese numerology, the number nine holds significant importance. Nine can imply abundance, as seen in the term "nine provinces" (Jiu Zhou), or it can refer to specific quantities. The author has selected nine individuals for this book: Huang Yongyu, Shi Hu, Xu Jingen, Jiang Hong, Pan Yifu, Chai Yijiang, Zhang Jianming, Lu Guoping, and Jin Yaming. However, the author's choice of the book title emphasizes the former meaning of nine. Among the selected, there are renowned painters and calligraphers/theorists, as well as ordinary people from various professions. They share different hobbies and occupations, but they all possess a kind heart and a dedicated spirit toward their respective careers. This is the primary reason the author delves into and portrays them. The author weaves together these individuals and their anecdotes, treating them with the same care as pearls to highlight their virtues.