李清照 (Lǐqīngzhào): Li Qingzhao (greatest female poet in Chinese history)

Meanings

Literally 'plum, clear/pure, shine' — a name suggesting purity and brilliance.

Lǐqīngzhào de shīcí yǐ qí xìnì de qínggǎn hé jīngzhàn de jìqiǎo ér wénmíng.

Li Qingzhao's poems and lyrics are famous for their delicate emotions and exquisite techniques.

history

Li Qingzhao lived during the Song Dynasty and experienced both its prosperity and its decline, which deeply influenced her poetry.

李 lǐ

清 qīng

照 zhào