程砚秋 Traditional form: 程硯秋 Pinyin (reading): Chéng Yànqiū Definitions: Cheng Yanqiu (1904-1958), famous Beijing opera star, second only to 梅蘭芳/梅兰芳 ( Méi Lánfāng) Characters: 程 - process, rules; journey, trip; agenda, schedule 砚 - inkstone 秋 - autumn, fall; year Traditional characters: 程 - process, rules; journey, trip; agenda, schedule 硯 - inkstone 秋 - autumn, fall; year