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Lian Jianwei is an author with a substantial body of work in traditional Chinese medicine. Seven of his works are included in the collection, generally classified under medicine. Public information about him is limited: his nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are not recorded. His works nonetheless suggest a scholarly direction that combines close study and editing of classical Chinese medical texts with participation in the compilation of foundational material such as formulae studies. Representative works include Lian Jianwei's Annotated Edition of the Formula Discourses in the Jin Gui Yao Lue, Lian Jianwei's Annotated Edition of the Da Xiao Zhu Zheng Fang Lun, Lian Jianwei's Annotated Edition of the Yi Fang Kao, and Lian Jianwei's Annotated Edition of the Xi Xin Ji Yao. Many take the form of annotations, interpreting classical medical works such as the Jin Gui Yao Lue and the Yi Fang Kao passage by passage, with emphasis on distinguishing the meaning of formulae and expounding medical principles; the style is严谨 and solid, combining textual scholarship with clinical reflection. Other titles, including Fang Ji Xue, Yun Lin Yi Sheng Pu Du Ci Hang, and Tao Li Yi Hua, span formulae teaching and medical essays. Overall, his writing is grounded in the Chinese medical tradition and focuses on annotation and experiential discussion, making it suitable for students and practitioners of Chinese medicine.