[ Inherited Liu Biao’s kingdom upon his death, then surrendered it to Cao Cao.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Liu Ts‘ung
Simplified Chinese: 刘琮
Pronunciation: Liu2 Cong2
Cantonese (Yale): Lau Chung
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Lau Cung
Min-Nan: Lauw Cong
Name Notes: His name is frequently written ‘Liu Zong’, but this is incorrect.
Rank and Titles
Governor of Jing; Inspector of Qing; Marquis
Family and Relationships
Liu Biao (Father); Lady Cai (Mother); Liu Qi (Brother); Cai Mao (Uncle)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Was not Lady Cai’s son, but rather was married to one of her nieces.
- Was not executed by Cao Cao.
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 34, 40, 41, 43