柳如是
liǔ​rú​shì

Liu Rushi

柳如是 liǔ​rú​shì
Liu Rushi
Famous courtesan and poet of the late Ming dynasty (1618–1664); born Yang Ai 杨爱 yáng'ài, she later changed her name to Liu Yin 柳隐 liǔ​yǐn and took the courtesy name Rushi; known for her talent in painting and calligraphy, she was one of the "Eight Beauties of Qinhuai" and the concubine of 钱谦益 qián​qiān​yì
Liu Rushi (opera)
A traditional opera program based on the life and stories of the historical figure liǔ rú shì