Yu Hua

Chinese writer (1960–)
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Yu Hua

Summary

Yu Hua is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hangzhou[2]. He was born on April 3, 1960[3]. He worked as a novelist[4] and screenwriter[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (922 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hangzhou[2], Yu Hua…
  • Yu Hua was born on April 3, 1960[3].
  • Yu Hua held citizenship in People's Republic of China[7].
  • Chinese was Yu Hua's native language[8].
  • Yu Hua's professions included novelist[4].
  • Yu Hua's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Yu Hua was educated at International Writing Program[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Yu Hua is To Live[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Yu Hua is Chronicle of a Blood Merchant[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Yu Hua is Cries in the Drizzle[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Yu Hua is Brothers[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Yu Hua is The Seventh Day[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Yu Hua is Go on a Long Trip at the Age of 18[15].
  • Yu Hua received the James Joyce Awards[16].
  • Yu Hua received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17].
  • Yu Hua received the Prix Courrier International du meilleur roman étranger[18].
  • Yu Hua is recorded as male[19].
  • Yu Hua's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Yu Hua is associated with the avant-garde movement[21].
  • Yu Hua's family name is recorded as Yu[22].
  • Yu Hua's given name is recorded as Hua[23].
  • Yu Hua's work location is recorded as Beijing[24].
  • Yu Hua's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[25].
  • Yu Hua's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'zh-cn', 'text': '余华'}[26].
  • Yu Hua's start of work period is recorded as 1983[27].

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Origins and Family

Yu Hua's place of birth was Hangzhou[2]. He was born on April 3, 1960[3]. Chinese was his native language[8].

Education

Yu Hua's education included a stint at International Writing Program[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4] and screenwriter[5].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include To Live[10], a written work[28]; Chronicle of a Blood Merchant[11], a literary work[29]; Cries in the Drizzle[12], a literary work[30], founded in 1992[31]; Brothers[13], a literary work[32]; The Seventh Day[14], a literary work[33]; and Go on a Long Trip at the Age of 18[15].

Recognition

Awards received include James Joyce Awards[16], a literary award[34], in Ireland[35]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; and Prix Courrier International du meilleur roman étranger[18].

Why It Matters

Yu Hua ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (922 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Works attributed to him include To Live[40], a written work[41]; Chronicle of a Blood Merchant[42], a literary work[43]; and The Seventh Day[44], a literary work[45].

FAQs

Where was Yu Hua born?

Yu Hua's place of birth was Hangzhou[2].

What did Yu Hua do for work?

Yu Hua worked as novelist[4] and screenwriter[5].

Where did Yu Hua go to school?

Yu Hua was educated at International Writing Program[9].

What awards did Yu Hua receive?

Honors received include James Joyce Awards[16], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], and Prix Courrier International du meilleur roman étranger[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . lalettredulibraire.com. lalettredulibraire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . w.wiki. w.wiki. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . en.wikipedia.org. en.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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