A Ming Dynasty official who served as Minister of Personnel and Hanlin Academician, known for his literary works.

A Northern Song scholar, known for his filial piety and erudition, who renounced official positions to teach, with 56 of his students passing the imperial exams, including Fan Zhongyan.

An educator and scholar in modern China, co-authored the 'Chinese Higher Primary School Science Textbook' and compiled the genealogy of the Cao family in Wuxi, with a passion for Kunqu opera.