Zhao Zhenjiang (; born February 1940) is a Chinese translator.
For his contributions to the introduction of
Spanish literature
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to foreign readers, he was honored with Queen Isabel Medal by the Spanish government in 1998,
Order of May
The Order of May (in Spanish: ''Orden de Mayo'') is an order of merit and one of the highest decorations in Argentina. The order is named after the May Revolution which led to the birth of the Republic of Argentina. It was founded as the Order ...
by Argentina in 1999, and Neruda Centennial Medal by Chile in 2004.
Biography
Zhao was born in
Shunyi County
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Beijing
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, in February 1940. He secondary studied at Niulanshan High School (). In 1959, he was accepted to
Peking University
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Peking University was established as the Imperial University of Peking in 1898 when it received its royal charter ...
, majoring in French, one year later, he was transferred to the newly founded Spanish Department alongside and . After graduating in 1963, he taught at the university.
Personal life
Zhao married , who is also a Spanish literature translator.
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Honours and awards
* 1995 Order of Reuven Dario
* 1998 Queen Isabel Medal for translating ''Dream of Red Mansion''
* 1999
Order of May
The Order of May (in Spanish: ''Orden de Mayo'') is an order of merit and one of the highest decorations in Argentina. The order is named after the May Revolution which led to the birth of the Republic of Argentina. It was founded as the Order ...
for translating ''Martin Fierro''
* 2004 Neruda Centennial Medal
References
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1940 births
Living people
People from Beijing
Peking University alumni
Academic staff of Peking University
Spanish–Chinese translators