[ Famous calligrapher. Served Wei. Father of Zhong Hui. Imperial Guardian to Cao Rui.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Chung Yao (Yüan-ch‘ang)
Simplified Chinese: 钟繇 (元常)
Min-Nan: Ciong Yauw (Goan-siang)
Birthplace: Yingchuan
Rank and Titles
Gentleman in Attendance of the Yellow Gates; Palace Attendant; Supervisor of the Masters of Writing; Colonel Director of Retainers; Grand Judge; Chancellor of State; Grand Judge; Grand Commandant
Family and Relationships
Zhong Hao (Grandfather); Zhong Di (Father); Zhong Yan (Brother); Zhong Hui, Zhong Yu (Sons); Guo Yuan (Nephew); Zhong Yu (Cousin)