Wang Huizhi

Wang Huizhi, courtesy name Ziyou, was a scholar and calligrapher of the eastern Jin dynasty, and the fifth son of renowned calligrapher Wang Xizhi. Wang Huizhi was born into the Wang clan of Langya Commandery. Initially entering officialdom through hereditary privileges, he served as cavalry officer under Huan Chong in Xuzhou, staff officer under grand general Huan Wen, and later as yellow gate attendant. He was naturally proud and unrestrained, showing little enthusiasm for official duties, often wandering aimlessly. Eventually, he chose to resign from his official position and settled in Shanyin.