He showed poetic talent at a young age. When he met Phan Bội Châu, he received encouragement and praise that made him well known. He contracted leprosy in 1937, and was finally hospitalized at Quy Hòa Hospital in September 1940, where he died two months later.
He demonstrated poetic ability as a youth. His meeting with Phan Bội Châu brought him fame. He developed leprosy in 1937 and was admitted to Quy Hòa Hospital in September 1940, where he died two months later.