Xunzi (c. 310–237 BC), a famous Confucian philosopher from the late Warring States period who argued that human nature is inherently bad

Xun Kuang, a famous Confucian philosopher and rhapsody writer from the Warring States period

Xun Yue (148–209), an influential political theorist and historian of the Eastern Han dynasty, known for compiling the "Chronicles of the Han" in the style of the [[左传|左傳|zuo3 zhuan4]] and writing the "Extended Reflections".

honorific name for the late Han dynasty advisor Xun Yu based on his title as Prefect of the Masters of Writing

Du Xunhe (846-904), a late Tang dynasty poet known for his simple and clear style

Xun Kuang, famous Warring States period Confucian philosopher better known by his honorific name

Xun Yu (163-212), a prominent politician and strategist who served as a primary advisor to [[曹操|曹操|cao2 cao1]] during the late Eastern Han dynasty; also known as [[荀令君|荀令君|xun2 ling4 jun1]] for his role as Prefect of the Masters of Writing.