Chen Hengzhe
Chen Hengzhe | |
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| Native name | 陈衡哲 |
| Born | 12 July 1890 |
| Died | 1976 (aged 85–86) |
| Occupation | Professor, writer |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Alma mater | Vassar College, University of Chicago |
| Literary movement | New Culture Movement |
| Notable works | "One Day" |
| Spouse | H. C. Zen |
Chen Hengzhe (simplified Chinese: 陈衡哲; traditional Chinese: 陳衡哲; pinyin: Chén Héngzhé; Wade–Giles: Ch'en Heng-che; 12 July 1890 – 1976), pen name Sophia H. Z. Chen (Chinese: 莎菲; pinyin: Shāfēi), was a pioneering writer in modern vernacular Chinese literature, a leader in the New Culture Movement, and the first female professor at a Chinese university. Chen is known for aiming to educate Chinese people by incorporating values from both Western culture and Chinese culture, producing many works reflecting these values.