She learned to play table tennis at the age of five. Her journey began early, and she quickly showed promise in the sport. By 1994, she became a member of the Beijing municipal team. Two years later, in 1996, she joined China's national team.

| Season | Event | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Women Singles | G Gold |
| 2008 | Women Team | G Gold |
| 2004 | Women Doubles | G Gold |
| 2004 | Women Singles | G Gold |
She uses the shakehand grip and plays right-handed. This technique has served her well throughout her career, allowing her to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
One of her most memorable achievements was winning both the singles and doubles titles at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. She partnered with Wang Nan for the doubles event. This victory remains a highlight of her career.
Her career has not been without challenges. She missed the 2007 Tournament of Champions in Changcha, China due to injuries to her cervical vertebra and pelvic area. In May 2005, she fractured her right wrist during training but returned to practice by July 2005.
In January 2004, she broke her coccyx in a training accident. An MRI scan revealed that the injury was not severe enough to keep her out of the world championships or the Olympic Games that year.
Apart from table tennis, she enjoys swimming and other sports. These activities provide a balance to her rigorous training schedule and help maintain her overall fitness.
She looks up to multiple world and Olympic Games champion table tennis players Jan-Ove Waldner of Sweden and Deng Yaping of China. Their achievements have inspired her throughout her career.
Looking ahead, she aims to continue competing at the highest levels while also exploring opportunities to contribute to the sport in other capacities. Her dedication to table tennis remains unwavering as she looks forward to new challenges and achievements.
She learned to play table tennis at the age of five. Her journey began early, and she quickly showed promise in the sport. By 1994, she became a member of the Beijing municipal team. Two years later, in 1996, she joined China's national team.