On March 26, Zhang Xuefeng’s funeral working group issued a memorial service notice: It is scheduled to hold a memorial service and farewell ceremony at the Suzhou Funeral Home at 7:00 a.m. on March 28, 2026 (Saturday).A statement issued by the funeral working group on the same day stated that there will be no memorial service, sacrifices and other condolence gifts for this funeral, and all units and individuals are prohibited from making special trips to the home or work to offer condolences. There are rumors online about holding a "memorial service", establishing a "foundation", and setting up a "condolence hall".
According to the obituary released by Zhang Xuefeng's official account on the evening of March 24, Zhang Xuefeng died of sudden cardiac death at 15:50 on March 24, 2026 in Suzhou after all-out rescue efforts failed.
Zhang Xuefeng, whose real name is Zhang Zibiao, was born in Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province in May 1984. As a leader in the field of postgraduate entrance examination guidance in China, he quickly became popular with his professional insights and sharp and humorous style in filling out college entrance examination application forms and postgraduate entrance examination planning.
In past public speeches and live broadcasts, Zhang Xuefeng has talked more than once about his indifferent prediction of the end of his life. He once said frankly that compared to the accumulation of material wealth, he values what he can leave for this era and students more.
He once envisioned that day with emotion: if one day he leaves, his name will appear on the hot searches on major platforms, followed by candles symbolizing mourning. Many people will spontaneously share the video of his lectures back then, lamenting that Teacher Zhang brought them profound thinking about life.
