Zhan was born in Zengcheng, Guangdong. He was appointed the president of Nanjing Guozijian (南京國子監, the Imperial Nanjing University) in 1524.
Zhan was born in Zengcheng, Guangdong. He was designated as the president of Nanjing Guozijian (南京國子監, the Imperial Nanjing University) in 1524.