Xu Shen was a Chinese linguist and philologist known for his work on the "Shuowen Jiezi," the first significant Chinese dictionary.
Yuen Ren Chao was a Chinese-American linguist, phonologist, and composer, known for his contributions to phonetics and Chinese linguistics.
Liang Shih-chiu was a Chinese linguist and educator who advocated for language reform and promoted the use of the vernacular in writing.
Lin Yutang was a Chinese writer and linguist known for his works on Chinese culture, language, and his creation of the concept of "wen-yen" (plain language).
Chao Yuen Ren, also known as Zhao Yuanren, was a Chinese linguist, educator, and diplomat who contributed to phonology and language teaching.
Jerry Norman was an American sinologist and linguist known for his research on Chinese dialects, particularly Min languages.
Liu Liwei is a contemporary Chinese linguist who has made significant contributions to the study of phonology and tone sandhi in Chinese languages.
William S.-Y. Wang is a Chinese-American linguist known for his research on phonetics, phonology, and historical linguistics of Chinese.
Victor H. Mair is an American sinologist and linguist who has conducted research on various aspects of Chinese language and culture.
Zhao Yuanren, also known as Y.R. Chao, was a Chinese linguist, educator, and scholar who made significant contributions to linguistics and language teaching.