Lao She (老舍)
Lao She (Shu Qingchun, 1899–1966), a Manchu Bannerman from Beijing, was a renowned novelist and playwright. His masterpieces include 'Rickshaw Boy,' 'Teahouse,' and 'Four Generations Under One Roof.' His works, known for their vivid Beijing-flavored language depicting urban life, have had a profound influence.
- Birth
- 1899-02-03 18:00 · Beijing
- Gender
- Male
- Time Source
- Literature
Birth Time Verification
Core Analysis
Lao She's BaZi chart is Wu Xu, Yi Chou, Ren Yin, Ji You. The Day Master Ren Water is born in the Chou month, a time of cold Earth and trapped Water. The year stem Wu Earth (7-Kill) and hour stem Ji Earth (Officer) are both prominent, making it difficult for him to ever fully escape real-world responsibilities and external pressures. The month stem Yi Wood (Hurt Officer) provides the pen that could write about city life, laughter, and bitterness.
The You hour adds a layer of Officer-Resource interaction. The You Metal (Resource) star nourishes Ren Water, indicating he established himself through education, language training, and literary cultivation. The Ji Earth (Officer) star in the hour stem also led him towards literary organizations, public titles, and institutional roles in his later years. However, this structure carries risk. When the Earth (Officer/7-Kill) pressure becomes too heavy, Ren Water is suppressed, and the Yi Wood (Hurt Officer) easily clashes with the Officer star. Entering the Ren Shen luck pillar in 1959, Shen clashes with the day branch Yin. In the 1966 Bing Wu year, the Yin-Wu-Xu Fire combination forms completely. The Wealth Fire exhausts the Water, and external shocks converge with immense physical and mental pressure.
Traits
Beijing-flavored Language
Yi Wood Hurt Officer in the month stem, with Ren Water nourished by the You Metal Resource star, gives his language both vitality and cultural depth.
Public Responsibility
Ji Earth Officer in the hour stem made him prone to entering organizations, accepting titles, and engaging in public affairs in his later years.
Gentle Temperament
The You Metal Resource star nourishing Ren Water meant his satire was not merely sharp but often carried sympathy and warmth.
Late-life Pressure
Heavy Earth (Officer/7-Kill) pressure with the Hurt Officer also prominent meant physical and mental risks were amplified in years with strong clashes and Fire influence.
Timeline
Each year shows the event, luck pillar, annual pillar, relations, and interpretation for direct comparison.
Published 'The Philosophy of Old Zhang'
In 1926, 'The Philosophy of Old Zhang' was published, marking Lao She's entry into the modern literary scene.
Wartime Writing and Mobilization
After the full-scale outbreak of the War of Resistance in 1937, Lao She participated in anti-Japanese literary activities, intensifying both his writing and organizational work.
Lecture Tour and Writing in the United States
In 1946, Lao She traveled to the United States for lectures and writing, expanding the reach of his work into a broader context.
'Dragon Beard Ditch' Acclaimed, Named 'People's Artist'
Around 1951, 'Dragon Beard Ditch' received high praise, and Lao She was awarded the title of 'People's Artist.'
Completion of 'Teahouse'
In 1956, Lao She completed 'Teahouse,' reaching a peak in Beijing-flavored language and the sense of historical rise and fall.
Passing at Taiping Lake
In August 1966, Lao She passed away in Beijing at the age of 67.
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