Wang Yongnian

Wang Yongnian (Chinese: 王永年; pinyin: Wáng Yǒngnián; 17 March 1927 – 21 July 2012) was a Chinese translator. He was the first person who translated Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron in whole texts into Chinese. He was among the first few in China who translated the works of Jorge Luis Borges's into Chinese language. His translations are well respected by domestic and over scholars. Wang was a member of the China Democratic League.

Wang Yongnian

Wang Yongnian (Chinese: 王永年; pinyin: Wáng Yǒngnián; 17 March 1927 – 21 July 2012) was a Chinese translator. He was the first person who translated Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron in whole texts into Chinese. He was among the first few in China who translated the works of Jorge Luis Borges's into Chinese language. His translations are well respected by domestic and over scholars. Wang was a member of the China Democratic League.