★ HOW OLD IS CAO SHUI?
Cao Shui is 43 years old, born June 5, 1982 in China · Gemini.
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About
Cao Shui bridges ancient and modern Chinese literature through poetry, novels, screenwriting, and translation. Born June 5, 1982, in China, he leads the Great Poetry Movement, aiming to merge sacred and secular, Eastern and Western cultures in his work. His output spans 46 published books—10 poetry collections, 10 novels, and a TV series—translated into 26 languages. A Gemini, he channels the sign's communicative range across multiple genres and languages.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Cao Shui (also known as Shawn Cao) is a Chinese poet, novelist, screenwriter, and translator born June 5, 1982. He is one of the representative figures of Chinese Contemporary Literature and leads the Great Poetry Movement, which seeks to integrate sacred and secular cultures, oriental and occidental cultures, and ancient and modern cultures in Chinese literature. His most notable works include the Epic of Eurasia, the Secret of Heaven trilogy, and the TV series King Peacock. As of 2024, 46 books of Cao Shui have been published, including 10 poetry collections, 4 essay collections, 10 novels, 18 fairy tales, 4 translations, and 100+ episodes of television and film. His works have been translated into 26 languages. He is a member of the China Writers' Association, China Film Association, and World Poetry Movement, and serves as editor-in-chief of Great Poem and deputy editor-in-chief of World Poetry. A screenwriter by occupation, he works across multiple forms to reach global audiences. Born under Gemini, he embodies the sign's facility with language and adaptation across genres. With a Life Path Number 4, he channels disciplined, foundational creativity. He currently lives in Beijing as a professional writer and screenwriter.
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Trivia
- He goes by the courtesy name Yaou (Eurasian) and uses the pseudonym Lord of Tower of Babel.
- His Declaration of Great Poetry explicitly aims to rebuild a republic where all humanity can live in freedom, which he describes as Eurasia, the Top of the Tower of Babel, or Kunlun Mountains (Heaven Mountains).
- He is the editor-in-chief of Great Poem and deputy editor-in-chief of World Poetry.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Cao Shui succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 4 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Cao Shui?
- Cao Shui is 43 years old (born June 5, 1982).
- When is Cao Shui's birthday?
- Cao Shui was born on June 5, 1982.
- What is Cao Shui's zodiac sign?
- Cao Shui is a Gemini, born June 5, 1982.
- What is Cao Shui's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Cao Shui was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Cao Shui from?
- Cao Shui is from China.
- What does Cao Shui do?
- Cao Shui is a writer.
- Is Cao Shui still alive?
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