Woren (), alternatively rendered as Wesin (; 1804 – 8 June 1871), courtesy name Genfeng (艮峰), posthumous name Wenduan (文端), was an official of China's Qing dynasty. He was from the Mongol Ucigeri clan and belonged to the Plain Red Banner of the Eight Banners.
Born in a banner garrison family in Henan, Woren obtained the highest degree (jinshi) in the imperial examination and was selected a shujishi of the Hanlin Academy in 1829.Draft History of Qing, vol. 391 He served as tutor of the Tongzhi Emperor.
Woren was a famous opponent of the Self-Strengthening Movement. He rejected the ti-yong idea.
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