Mao Dun

[ mou doon ]

noun

1. Shen Yanbing, 1896–1981, Chinese writer.

Example Sentences

In his half-dozen novels, Mr. Mai, who has sold millions of books and won many Chinese literary awards, including the Mao Dun Literature Prize, describes intrigue at home that most Chinese, let alone non-Chinese, know nothing about.

From New York Times

Speaking to promote China's top literary award - the Mao Dun Literature Prize - the authors said modern Chinese literature still does not attract many Western readers despite the country's global economic presence.

From Seattle Times

"Getting the opportunity to win a Nobel Prize now would require one change and that is for their literature committee to consider incorporating Chinese," said Mao Dun award-winner Liu Zhenyun, author of "A Sentence is Worth Thousands," about a man's search for someone to talk to in a society without religion.

From Seattle Times

The authors, speaking to promote China's top literary award - the Mao Dun Literature Prize - said modern Chinese literature still does not attract many Western readers despite the country's global economic presence.

From Seattle Times

"Getting the opportunity to win a Nobel prize now would require one change and that is for their literature committee to consider incorporating Chinese," said Mao Dun award-winner Liu Zhenyun, author of "A Sentence is Worth Thousands," about a man's search for someone to talk to in a society without religion.

From Seattle Times