Encyclopedia: Qin Lang

Adopted son of Cao Cao. Led troops to pacify the Xianbei in 233. Close to Cao Rui.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Ch‘in Lang (Yüan-ming)
Simplified Chinese: 秦朗 (元明)
Pronunciation: Qin² Lang³ (Yuan²ming²)
Cantonese (Yale): Cheun Long (Yun-ming)
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Ceon Long (Jyun-ming)
Min-Nan: Cin Long (Goan-beng)

Other Names: Qin Asu

Rank and Titles

General of the Valiant Cavalry

Family and Relationships

Qin Yilu (Father); Lady Du (Mother); Cao Gu (Half-brother) Half-brother, Cao Lin (half-brother) half-brother, Qin Ming (fictional) fictional (Brother); Cao Cao (Step Father)

Fact vs. Fiction

Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction

• In the novel, leads a sneak attack against Zhuge Liang and dies in a trap at Wuzhang Plains.
  Historically, lived until at least 237.

Literary Appearances

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