Wuxia novelists such as Huanzhu, Gu Long, and Jin Yong, what was the origin of their pen names?

Answer 1

Wuxia novelists such as Huanzhu, Gu Long, and Jin Yong had their pen names derived from their birthplace and literary style.

The original name of the Ziwei Taoist, whose original name was Zhang Wang, was from Mount Emei in Sichuan Province. He was the most famous swordsman novelist and was known as the "Father of Wuxia Fictions". His pen name,"Huanzhu Building Master," came from the street he lived on when he got his name. It also reflected his love and pursuit of traditional culture.

Gu Long (1934 - 1995), originally named Xiao Ding, was born in Wuyuan, Jiangxi Province. He was one of the best-selling martial arts novelists and was known as the "Prince of Martial Arts". His pen name "Gulong" came from the name of the protagonist in his novel, but it also reflected the romanticism and poetry that he pursued in his martial arts novels.

Jin Yong (1918 - 1993), formerly known as Zha Liangyong, was born in Haining, Zhejiang Province. He was one of the most famous and popular martial arts novelists and was known as the "Empress of Martial Arts Fictions". His pen name "Jin Yong" originated from the name of his martial arts novels, but also reflected his love for chivalry and traditional culture.