Qian Weiyan(Chinese: 錢惟演, 977 – September 3, 1034) was a Chinese politician and poet. He was the 14th son of the last king of Wuyue Qian Hongchu and the great grandson of Qian Liu.
As an editor, he participated the establishment of Cefu Yuangui, the largest encyclopedia compiled during the Song dynasty.
He was best known for his literary style "Xikun style" which features the use of various anecdotes as well as ornate diction.
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