An official during the Northern Song Dynasty, he passed the imperial examination in 1049 and served in various governmental posts, including as a Secretary and Erudite of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, ultimately becoming an Assistant Director in the Ministry of Works.

A Qing Dynasty scholar from Renhe, Zhejiang, known for his erudition and works such as 'Four Books Variorum' and 'Supplement to Erya'.

a hermit of the Northern Song Dynasty, ranked third in the provincial examination and later passed the imperial examination but declined office.