Shiing-Shen Chern

Shiing-Shen Chern (陳省身; pinyin: Chén Xǐngshēn; October 26 1911–December 3 2004) was a Chinese mathematician, who was one of the leading differential geometers of the twentieth century.

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Pinyin - October 26 - 1911 - December 3 - 2004 - Chinese - Mathematician - Differential geometer

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His last name is pronounced "Chen", a common Chinese surname; the spelling "Chern" is the transliteration in the old Gwoyeu Romatzyh romanization, with the silent "r" indicating a second-tone syllable in Mandarin, which is a tonal language.

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Chen - Gwoyeu Romatzyh - Mandarin - Tonal language

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