A prominent figure in the world of table tennis, she resides in Beijing, China, and speaks Mandarin. Her journey in the sport began at age five at an amateur sports school in Anshan, China. By 1997, she started training seriously at a primary school in Jinan, China.

| Season | Event | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Women's Team | G Gold |
| 2016 | Women's Singles | S Silver |
| 2012 | Women's Singles | G Gold |
| 2012 | Women's Team | G Gold |
Her career has been significantly influenced by Coach Li Sun. She looks up to Chinese table tennis player Deng Yaping and Swedish player Jan-Ove Waldner. Outside of table tennis, she enjoys collecting Hello Kitty toys.
In late 2014, she was diagnosed with pneumonia and developed allergies following a blood transfusion. This illness caused her to miss the early stages of the qualification process for the 2015 World Championships in Suzhou, China. She also had to withdraw from the women's doubles final at the 2013 World Tour Russian Open due to illness.
Additionally, she withdrew from the 2013 World Tour Austrian Open final against Ding Ning because of a wrist injury. These setbacks did not deter her from achieving great success in her career.
She was named Best Female Athlete of the 2012 Olympic Games by the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) at their inaugural Gala Awards Dinner in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2014. In 2013, she received the Female Table Tennis Star Award at the inaugural International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Star Awards in Dubai, UAE.
In 2012, she was named Table Tennis Athlete of the Year in China. She also earned the title of Best Athlete in the Super League in China multiple times: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011. Additionally, she has been awarded the May 1st Labour Medal and the May 4th Youth Medal in China.
She announced her retirement from competitive international table tennis after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. In 2014, she bought a gold table tennis bat for 40,000 Chinese yuan (6,500 USD) at a charity auction.
Her journey from a young enthusiast to a celebrated athlete is marked by dedication and resilience. Despite facing health challenges, she has left an indelible mark on the sport of table tennis.
A prominent figure in the world of table tennis, she resides in Beijing, China, and speaks Mandarin. Her journey in the sport began at age five at an amateur sports school in Anshan, China. By 1997, she started training seriously at a primary school in Jinan, China.