Xu Zhimo
Chinese poet
- Lived
- 1897–1931
- Country
- China
Updated September 2026
About Xu Zhimo
Xu Zhimo was a Chinese poet. Best known for his work in modern Chinese poetry, he strove to loosen Chinese poetry from its traditional forms, incorporating influences from Western poetry and writing in vernacular Chinese. He died in a plane crash at age 34.
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