Complex sentence: Zhu Xi (October 18,1130--April 23,1200), also known by his courtesy name Yuanhui (or Zhonghui), and self-titled Huian, was a Chinese philosopher, politician, and writer of the Song dynasty.
Split into simpler sentences: Zhu Xi (October 18,1130--April 23,1200) his courtesy name is Yuanhui, or Zhonghui, self-titled Huian. He was a Chinese philosopher, politician, and writer of the Song dynasty.