Three Kingdoms History: Da Qiao

Elder of Wu’s Qiao Sisters. Sister to Xiao Qiao. Married to Sun Ce.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Ta Ch‘iao
Simplified Chinese: 大乔
Pronunciation: Da⁴ Qiao²  
Cantonese (Yale): Daai Kiu
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Daai Kiu
Min-Nan: Tay Kiauw

Name Notes: Da (大), in this context, translates to ‘Big’, thus ‘Elder’. Rather than refer to her as the ‘Older Qiao’, the name Da Qiao has become a popular alternative. Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao were names first used by Koei in Dynasty Warriors 3 when the characters were introduced. [Note that Da4 and Xiao3 can still be used in context in modern times when used in families, also that it’s usually the surname used after the “Da/Xiao” part] for example someone called Qiao Zhi Lian, and their sister Qiao Zhi Li, may be called in families Da/ Xiao Qiao!]

Literary Appearances

Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 29, 44, 48, 54

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