[ Brother of Cao Cao. Killed by Zhang Kai with his father Cao Song.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Ts‘ao Tê
Simplified Chinese: 曹德
Pronunciation: Cao2 De2
Cantonese (Yale): Chou Dak
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Cou Dak
Min-Nan: Co Tek
Birthplace: Pei
Family and Relationships
Cao Song (Father); Cao Cao (Brother)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Cao Song’s son, not brother as the novel states.
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 10
Zizhi tongjian: 60