Aung Cheint (also spelt Aung Cheimt,[2]Burmese: အောင်ချိမ့်; 1948 – August 9, 2021) was a Burmese poet. He is considered one of the greatest Burmese poets.[3][4]
Aung Cheint is recognized as one of the modern poetry movement leaders,[5] alongside
Thukhamein Hlaing,
Maung Chaw Nwe and
Phaw Way, in Myanmar. His famous works include Gandawin Ma Ma, Khin Khin Pyo Yay Saunt Khè Tae, and Athèzwè Gabyarsaya.[6]
Death
Aung Cheint died on August 9, 2021, at the age of 73, in Yangon.[7][8]