王安石 Traditional form: 王安石 Pinyin (reading): Wáng Anshí Definitions: Wang Anshi (1021-1086), Song dynasty politician and writer, one of the Eight Giants 唐宋八大家 Characters: 王 - king, ruler; royal; surname 安 - peaceful, tranquil, quiet 石 - stone, rock, mineral Traditional characters: 王 - king, ruler; royal; surname 安 - peaceful, tranquil, quiet 石 - stone, rock, mineral