Ji Xianlin (1911.8.6~2009.7.11), male, was born in Linqing, Shandong Province. His courtesy name was Xibu and Qizang. A famous Chinese litterateur, linguist, educator, social activist, translator, and essayist who is proficient in 12 languages. Ji Xianlin is proficient in Sanskrit, Pali, Tocharian and other languages. He is one of the few people in the world who is proficient in Sanskrit, Pali, Tocharian and other languages. One of the scholars engaged in Tocharian research
Three words for "national treasure"
"Is it because there is only one Ji Xianlin in China, so he became a 'treasure'. However, China Zhao Yiqian, two grandchildren, three Li Si, etc., etc., there is only one. Can China have 1.3 billion "national treasures"? "In China, when it comes to "national treasures", people will immediately think of everyone. Love the silly panda. This animal is extremely rare and only exists in China. It is well deserved to be called a "national treasure". However, about eighty or ninety years ago, at a meeting, a leader in Beijing suddenly called me a "national treasure." I was extremely shocked. Today, wherever I go, the sound of "national treasure" can be heard in my ears. I was really puzzled. Of course, the title of "national treasure" is not monopolized by me alone. Several other famous calligraphers and painters also have this title. I was thinking about it and wanted to explore the origin of the name. Is it because there is only one Ji Xianlin in China that he becomes a "treasure"? However, China only has one Zhao, Qian, two grandsons, three, Li Si, etc., etc., so can China have 1.3 billion "national treasures"? It is useless and completely unnecessary to fantasize about this kind of thing. I'll hit the brakes hard. For this reason, I am here to tell the world: Please take off the crown of "national treasure" from my head.