People mourn for renowned Chinese scholar Ji Xianlin in a mourning hall set up at Peking University in Beijing on July 12, 2009. Ji died of illness in Beijing Saturday at the age of 98. Ji Xianlin was best remembered for his achievements in research on ancient Indian aboriginal languages, primeval Buddhist languages and Sanskrit literature. He also translated works from ancient Indian and primeval Buddhist languages. Ji was well-versed in 12 foreign languages. He served as a professor with the oriental studies department of Peking University from 1946 to 1983. He also served as deputy president of the university between 1978 and 1984. [Xinhua]

People write down their mourning messages when mourning for renowned Chinese scholar Ji Xianlin in a mourning hall set up at Peking University in Beijing on July 12, 2009. [Xinhua]