Please give a brief introduction of Mr. Qian Zhongshu's life, in detail.
Qian Zhongshu (January 25, 1895-April 12, 1979), formerly known as Yang Jiang, was a famous translator, scholar, and social organizer in China. Qian Zhongshu was one of the most important figures in the history of modern Chinese culture and was known as the "cultural giant". Qian Zhongshu was born in an ordinary family. He was smart and studious since childhood. In 1919, he was admitted to Tsinghua University. During his time there, he had excellent results and was known as the "Tsinghua Student". In 1928, Qian Zhongshu graduated from university and was assigned to study in France. During this period, he mainly studied philosophy, literature, and language, and also had a deep understanding of Western culture. In 1931, Qian Zhongshu went to England to study economics and politics. At the same time, he also conducted in-depth research on English literature and social sciences. During their stay in England, Qian Zhongshu and Yang Jiang met and soon became good friends. They began to work together to write novels and essays. After Qian Zhongshu returned to China in 1937, he continued to make outstanding contributions in the fields of literature and social science. He translated many famous literary works such as War and Peace, Pride and Predict, and became an outstanding representative in the history of Chinese translation. He also wrote the famous novel Fortress Besieged, which was regarded as a classic of modern Chinese literature. In addition to his achievements in literature and translation, Qian Zhongshu was also a famous scholar and social practitioner. He had made great achievements in the field of academic research and conducted in-depth research and discussion on Chinese classical culture and Western culture. At the same time, Qian Zhongshu was also an advocate who actively participated in social welfare activities. He had participated in many activities in the fields of Chinese culture, education, and art, and made outstanding contributions to the advancement of Chinese culture. Mr. Qian Zhongshu was outstanding in his life. He not only made outstanding contributions in the field of literature and academia, but also actively participated in social activities and made great contributions to society.
