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Yan Fu
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Chinese translator (1854–1921)

Also known as: Fù, Fu Yen, Jidao, Tianyanzhexuejia, Yán, Yan Chuanchu

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Known works

  • Correspondence
  • 孟德斯鳩法意
  • 近代翻譯史話
  • Yan Fu yu cui (Zhongguo er shi shi ji si xiang wen ku)
  • Zhongguo jin dai si xiang jia wen ku