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| Officer Name (Wade-Giles) |
Traditional, Simplified |
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese |
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| Cai Fang | 蔡方 | |
| Ts’ai Fang | 蔡方 | |
| Rebel who killed Licheng county’s governor Xu Zhi. | ||
| Cai Gong | 蔡貢 | |
| Ts‘ai Kung | 蔡貢 | |
| Attacked Bu Chan of Xiling, traitor to Wu, who turned from the country in 272. | ||
| Cai Gu | 蔡谷 | |
| Ts‘ai Ku | 蔡谷 | |
| Warned his cousin Cai Yong that fleeing Dong Zhuo would fail due to Yong’s fame. | ||
| Cai He | 蔡和 | |
| Ts‘ai Ho | 蔡和 | |
| Cai Mao’s brother. Surrendered to Wu before Chibi, but executed by Zhou Yu. | ||
| Cai Lin | 蔡林 | |
| Ts‘ai Lin | 蔡林 | |
| Officer of Zhuge Ke, he defected to Wei with his entire company at Xincheng. | ||
| Cai Mao (Degui) | 蔡瑁 (德珪) | |
| Ts‘ai Mao (Tê-kuei) | 蔡瑁 (德圭) | |
| Assisted Liu Biao in taking control of Jingzhou, prevented Liu Qi from visiting father. | ||
| Cai Xun | 蔡壎 | |
| Ts’ai Hsün | 蔡埙 | |
| Relative of Cai Mao, killed with an arrow by Gan Ning in a navy battle. | ||
| Cai Yan (Wenji) | 蔡琰 (文姬) | |
| Ts‘ai Yen (Wên-chi) | 蔡琰 (文姬) | |
| Captured by the Xiongnu, but bought back by Cao Cao. Some of her poems survive. | ||
Notes: Better known as the poetess Cai Wenji. An alternate style, Zhaoji (昭姬), is used in Lie Nu Hou Zhuan, while Wenji (文姬) is most commonly used (including in the Hou Han shu). |
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| Cai Yang | 蔡陽 | |
| Ts‘ai Yang | 蔡扬 | |
| Sent to take Runan from Liu Bei and Liu Pi but failed and was killed. | ||
Notes: His given name may be either ’揚’ or ’陽’. |
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| Cai Yi | 蔡遺 | |
| Ts‘ai I | 蔡遗 | |
| Filed complaints against the uncultured Lü Meng. Later recommended by Meng for a job. | ||
| Cai Yong (Bojie) | 蔡邕 (伯喈) | |
| Ts‘ai Yung (Po-chieh) | 蔡邕 (伯喈) | |
| Advised Emperor Ling’s court. Hated the eunuchs. Died honoring Dong Zhuo. | ||
Notes: In some Wade-Giles translations of the novel Cai Yong is incorrectly listed as Ch’ai Yung. |
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| Cai Zhong | 蔡中 | |
| Ts‘ai Chung | 蔡中 | |
| Cai Mao’s cousin. Surrendered to Wu before Chibi, but was killed by Gan Ning. | ||
| Cang Ci (Xiaoren) | 倉慈 (孝仁) | |
| Ts‘ang Tz‘ŭ (Hsiao-jên) | 仓慈 (孝仁) | |
| Governor of Dunhuang, his handling of foreign affairs gave him a great reputation. | ||
| Cang Xun | 倉恂 | |
| Ts‘ang Hsün | 仓恂 | |
| Son of Cang Ci. Served as a military official in Jinping. | ||
| Cao Ang (Zixiu) | 曹昂 (子脩) | |
| Ts‘ao Ang (Tzŭ-hsiu) | 曹昂 (子脩) | |
| Served Wei. Cao Cao’s first son. Died to save his father. | ||
| Cao Anmin | 曹安民 | |
| Ts‘ao Anmin | 曹安民 | |
| Served Wei. Cao Cao’s nephew. Died in the battle against Zhang Xiu. | ||
Notes: Misrepresented as ‘Cao Amin’ in the online Brewitt-Taylor translation. |
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| Cao Bao | 曹豹 | |
| Ts‘ao Pao | 曹豹 | |
| Beaten and later slain by Zhang Fei. He caused Lü Bu’s attack on Xuzhou. | ||
| Cao Biao (Zhuhu) | 曹彪 (朱虎) | |
| Ts‘ao Piao (Chu-hu) | 曹彪 (朱虎) | |
| Cao Zhi wrote a poem about him. Cao Biao would later be found guilty of treason. | ||
| Cao Buxing | 曹不興 | |
| Ts‘ao Puhsing | 曹不兴 | |
| Such a good painter, his pictures seemed to come alive. | ||
| Cao Cao (Mengde) | 曹操 (孟德) | |
| Ts‘ao Ts‘ao (Mêng-tê) | 曹操 (孟德) | |
| Founder of Wei. Built the foundation of what would become the Jin Dynasty. | ||
Notes: In Sanguozhi Chen Shou references him with the honorary title, Wu Di (武帝), or ‘Martial Emperor’. Cao Cao appears in other sources under this name. Cao Cao’s infant name was A-Man (阿瞞). |
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| Cao Chan | 曹闡 | |
| Ts‘ao Ch‘an | 曹阐 | |
| Replaced his deceased brother as Cao Zheng’s descendant. | ||
| Cao Chen | 曹諶 | |
| Ts‘ao Ch‘ên | 曹谌 | |
| Grandson of Cao Jun, inherits his father’s rank. | ||
| Cao Cheng | 曹乘 | |
| Ts‘ao Ch‘êng | 曹乘 | |
| Prince, died without issue. | ||
| Cao Chong (Cangshu) | 曹沖 (倉舒) | |
| Ts‘ao Ch‘ung (Ts‘ang-shu) | 曹冲 (仓舒) | |
| One of Cao Cao’s sons. Possessed an adult’s intelligence at age 5, but died young. | ||
| Cao Chun (Zihe) | 曹純 (子和) | |
| Ts‘ao Ch‘un (Tzŭ-ho) | 曹纯 (子和) | |
| Cao Ren’s younger brother. Defeated by Zhou Yu in the southern cities. | ||
| Cao De | 曹德 | |
| Ts‘ao Tê | 曹德 | |
| Brother of Cao Cao. Killed by Zhang Kai with his father Cao Song. | ||
| Cao Fan | 曹範 | |
| Ts‘ao Fan | 曹范 | |
| Adopted to continue the line of the deceased Cao Zheng. Died without issue. | ||
| Cao Fang (Lanqing) | 曹芳 (蘭卿) | |
| Ts‘ao Fang (Lan-ch‘ing) | 曹芳 (兰卿) | |
| Cao Rui’s crown prince. Became Emperor at age eight. Deposed by Sima Shi. | ||
| Cao Fu | 曹馥 | |
| Ts‘ao Fu | 曹馥 | |
| Son of Cao Hong. Inherited his father’s fief and title. | ||
| Cao Gan | 曹幹 | |
| Ts‘ao Kan | 曹干 | |
| Son of Cao Cao, contemplated revolt against Cao Rui. | ||
| Cao Gun | 曹袞 | |
| Ts‘ao Kun | 曹衮 | |
| Noted for his scholarship and quiet conduct. Wrote essays when young. | ||
Notes: Called Cao Kun in the ZZTJ. |
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| Cao Hong | 曹宏 | |
| Ts‘ao Hung | 曹宏 | |
| Friend of Tao Qian, he killed many innocent people and disturbed the province. | ||
| Cao Hong (Zilian) | 曹洪 (子廉) | |
| Ts‘ao Hung (Tzŭ-lien) | 曹洪 (子廉) | |
| Served Wei. One of Cao Cao’s cousins and a vital element of his army. | ||
| Cao Huan (Jingming) | 曹奐 (景明) | |
| Ts‘ao Huan (Ching-ming) | 曹奂 (景明) | |
| Son of Cao Yu. Last Emperor of the Wei Dynasty. Abdicated to Sima Yan. | ||
Notes: Originally named Cao Huang (曹璜). An Emperor’s given name was ineffable. As such, it was stricken from use (sometimes changing city names and re-writing literature). Cao Huang changed his name to Huan to lessen the impact of this practice (learn more). |
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| Cao Hui | 曹徽 | |
| Ts‘ao Hui | 曹徽 | |
| Maintained Cao Yu’s line. When Cao Cao died, he went hunting until reigned in. | ||
| Cao Ji | 曹棘 | |
| Ts‘ao Chi | 曹棘 | |
| Died early and was later made a Prince. | ||
| Cao Jie (Yuanwei) | 曹節 (元偉) | |
| Ts‘ao Chieh (Yuan-wei) | 曹节 (元伟) | |
| The Chief of the Ten Regular Attendants under Emperors Huan and Ling of Han. | ||
| Cao Jing | 曹京 | |
| Ts‘ao Ching | 曹京 | |
| Son of Cao Cao. Died young. Posthumously enfeoffed as a duke. | ||
| Cao Jiong | 曹冏 | |
| Ts‘ao Chiung | 曹冏 | |
| First son of Cao Rui. Prince of Qinghe. Died the year he was born. | ||
| Cao Ju | 曹據 | |
| Ts‘ao Chü | 曹据 | |
| Punished for having his men produce illegal goods. Lived in south for his health. | ||
| Cao Jun | 曹均 | |
| Ts‘ao Chün | 曹均 | |
| Transferred to the line of his uncle, had a child. | ||
| Cao Kang | 曹犺 | |
| Ts‘ao K‘ang | 曹犺 | |
| Wei Duke, had son. | ||
| Cao Mao | 曹茂 | |
| Ts‘ao Mao | 曹茂 | |
| Arrogant, vicious and sinful, he had to wait a long time to be King, had large family. | ||
| Cao Mao (Yanshi) | 曹髦 (彥士) | |
| Ts‘ao Mao (Yen-shih) | 曹髦 (彥士) | |
| Grandson of Cao Pi. Was made Emperor after Cao Fang’s abdication by Sima Shi. | ||
| Cao Mu | 曹穆 | |
| Ts‘ao Mu | 曹穆 | |
| Second son of Cao Rui. Prince of Fanyang. Died young. | ||
| Cao Pi (Zihuan) | 曹丕 (子桓) | |
| Ts‘ao P‘i (Tzŭ-huan) | 曹丕 (子桓) | |
| Cao Cao’s second son and successor. Deposed Emperor Xian. First Wei Emperor. | ||
| Cao Quan (Jingyuan) | 曹全 (景完) | |
| Ts‘ao Ch‘üan (Ching-yüan) | 曹全 (景完) | |
| Helped defeat the Turbans, a generous offical who was much admired. | ||
| Cao Ren (Zixiao) | 曹仁 (子孝) | |
| Ts‘ao Jên (Tzŭ-hsiao) | 曹仁 (子孝) | |
| Cao Cao’s cousin. Served as Minister of War for Cao Cao. | ||
| Cao Ru (Junlin) | 曹儒 (俊林) | |
| Ts‘ao Ju (Chün-lin) | 曹儒 (俊林) | |
| Served under Cao Zhang and then later against Wu. Became a Minister. | ||
| Cao Rui | 曹蕤 | |
| Ts‘ao Jui | 曹蕤 | |
| Son of Cao Pi. | ||
| Cao Rui (Yuanzhong) | 曹叡 (元仲) | |
| Ts‘ao Jui (Yüan-chung) | 曹睿 (元仲) | |
| A noted poet, was decisive in dealing with the 5th NC. Extravagant with buildings. | ||
| Cao Qin | 曹勤 | |
| Ts‘ao Ch‘in | 曹勤 | |
| Died early without issue. | ||
| Cao Shao (Changsi) | 曹肇 (長思) | |
| Ts‘ao Shao (Ch‘ang-ssŭ) | 曹肇 (长思) | |
| Son of Cao Xiu. | ||
| Cao Shen | 曹参 | |
| Ts‘ao Shên | 曹参 | |
| Prime Minister under Liu Bang. Ancestor of Cao Cao. | ||
Notes: Sometimes Romanized ‘Cao Can’. |
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| Cao Shu | 曹淑 | |
| Ts‘ao Shu | 曹淑 | |
| Cao Rui’s daughter and fourth child. Died in infancy. | ||
| Cao Shuang (Zhaobo) | 曹爽 (昭伯) | |
| Ts‘ao Shuang (Chao-po) | 曹爽 (昭伯) | |
| Regent of Cao Fang. Underestimated Sima Yi, was stripped of power, and executed. | ||
| Cao Shuo | 曹鑠 | |
| Ts‘ao Shuo | 曹铄 | |
| Served Wei. The Prince of Xiangshang. Died at a young age. | ||
| Cao Song (Jugao) | 曹嵩 (巨高) | |
| Ts‘ao Sung (Chü-kao) | 曹嵩 (巨高) | |
| Adopted son of Cao Teng and father of Cao Cao. Also called Xiahou Song. | ||
Notes: Occasionally listed as, and once named, Xiahou Song (夏侯嵩). |
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| Cao Tai | 曹泰 | |
| Ts‘ao T‘ai | 曹泰 | |
| Son of Cao Ren. Succeeded his father’s fief and later became a general of Wei. | ||
| Cao Teng (Jixing) | 曹騰 (季興) | |
| Ts‘ao T‘êng (Chi-hsing) | 曹腾 (季兴) | |
| Adopted Cao Song (formerly Xiahou), father of Cao Cao, into the Cao family. Eunuch. | ||
| Cao Xi | 曹羲 | |
| Ts‘ao Hsi | 曹羲 | |
| Warned his brother about his excesses but was ignored. Recommended surrender. | ||
| Cao Xing | 曹性 | |
| Ts‘ao Hsing | 曹性 | |
| Slain by Xiahou Dun in battle, who lost an eye to the archery of this man. | ||
| Cao Xiong | 曹熊 | |
| Ts‘ao Hsiung | 曹熊 | |
| Fourth son of Cao Cao from second wife Lady Bian. | ||
| Cao Xiu (Wenlie) | 曹休 (文烈) | |
| Ts‘ao Hsiu (Wên-lieh) | 曹休 (文烈) | |
| Performed well against Shu and Wu but fell for Zhou Fang’s ploy at Shiting. | ||
| Cao Xun | 曹訓 | |
| Ts‘ao Hsün | 曹训 | |
| Cao Zhen’s third son. Younger brother of Cao Shuang. Executed by Sima Yi. | ||
| Cao Yan | 曹演 | |
| Ts‘ao Yen | 曹演 | |
| Held military rank. In the 240’s, the fief he inherited was raised in rank. | ||
| Cao Yin | 曹殷 | |
| Ts‘ao Yin | 曹殷 | |
| Third son of Cao Rui. Posthumously Prince Ai of Anping. Died the year after he was born. | ||
| Cao Yin | 曹寅 | |
| Ts‘ao Yin | 曹寅 | |
| Prefect of Wuling. Forged a decree to Sun Jian calling for Wang Rui’s execution. | ||
| Cao Yong | 曹永 | |
| Ts‘ao Yung | 曹永 | |
| General of Cao Ren. Killed by Pang De, who also took his horse. | ||
| Cao Yu (Pengzu) | 曹宇 (彭祖) | |
| Ts‘ao Yü (P‘êng-tsu) | 曹宇 (彭祖) | |
| Son of Cao Cao. Refused to be Regent to Cao Fang due to his modest nature. | ||
| Cao Zhang (Ziwen) | 曹彰 (子文) | |
| Ts‘ao Chang (Tzŭ-wên) | 曹彰 (子文) | |
| Cao Cao’s second son by Empress Bian. Fond of martial arts. Died not long after Cao Cao. | ||
| Cao Zhen (Zidan) | 曹真 (子丹) | |
| Ts‘ao Chên (Tzŭ-tan) | 曹真 (子丹) | |
| Served Wei. Adopted into Cao family. Managed affairs after Cao Pi’s death. | ||
Notes: Cao Zhen’s original family name was Qin. He was adopted into the Cao clan. |
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| Cao Zheng | 曹整 | |
| Ts‘ao Chêng | 曹整 | |
| Adopted into the Cao Shao line but died without issue. | ||
| Cao Zhi (Zijian) | 曹植 (子建) | |
| Ts‘ao Chih (Tzŭ-chien) | 曹植 (子建) | |
| Cao Cao’s third son by Empress Bian. Originally favored as heir over Cao Pi. Famous poet. | ||
| Cao Zun | 曹遵 | |
| Ts‘ao Tsun | 曹遵 | |
| Relative of Cao Zhen. Appointed as vanguard against Zhuge Liang. Killed by Wei Yan. | ||
| Cen Bi | 岑璧 | |
| Ts‘ên Pi | 岑璧 | |
| Tried to taunt Yuan Shang into a duel but got Lü Kuang instead and was soon killed. | ||
| Cen Hun | 岑昏 | |
| Ts‘ên Hun | 岑昏 | |
| Eunuch and favourite of Sun Hao, he was killed and eaten by palace officials. | ||
| Cen Wei | 岑威 | |
| Ts‘ên Wei | 岑威 | |
| Escort for the captured Wooden Horses but was killed by Wang Ping. | ||
| Cen Zhi (Gongxiao) | 岑桎 (公孝) | |
| Ts‘ên Chih (Kung-hsiao) | 岑桎 (公孝) | |
| One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Nanyang. | ||
| Chai Yu | 柴玉 | |
| Ch‘ai Yü | 柴玉 | |
| Well known bell maker, argued with Du Kui over a pair of them. Cao Cao made him a horse herder. | ||
| Chang Diao | 常雕 | |
| Ch‘ang Tiao | 常雕 | |
| Led an attack on Ruxu but was ambushed and killed by Zhu Huan. | ||
| Chang Ji | 常紀 | |
| Ch‘ang Chi | 常纪 | |
| Lost husband in 192, father killed in 195. Admired for her fine bearing in such times. | ||
| Chang Lin (Bohuai) | 常林 (伯槐) | |
| Ch‘ang Lin (Po-huai) | 常林 (伯槐) | |
| Advised Cao Pi to not lead the army against Su Bo and Tian Yin but to leave it to a vassal. | ||
| Chang Nu | 萇奴 | |
| Ch‘ang Nu | 苌奴 | |
| Helped Dong Cheng block Cao Hong from reaching Emperor Xian. | ||
| Chang Xi | 昌豨 | |
| Ch‘ang Hsi | 昌豨 | |
| One of the Black Mountain Bandits. Constantly rebelled against Cao Cao. | ||
| Chang Xia (Maoni) | 常洽 (茂尼) | |
| Ch‘ang Hsia (Mao-ni) | 常洽 (茂尼) | |
| Claimed that Li Jue would not harm Zhao Wen. Killed during Emperor Xian’s flight. | ||
Notes: Also called Chang Qia. |
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| Che Zhou | 車冑 | |
| Ch‘ê Chou | 车胄 | |
| Served Cao Cao. Provisional Protector/Imperial Inspector of Xuzhou. | ||
| Chen Bao | 陳寶 | |
| Ch‘ên Pao | 陈宝 | |
| General; sent to get Sun Ce’s family and bring them to Wu. | ||
| Chen Bao | 陳寶 | |
| Ch‘ên Pao | 陈宝 | |
| Tried to ravage and kill Lady Lu Rong. | ||
| Chen Bao (Shengxian) | 陳寶 (盛先) | |
| Ch‘ên Pao (Shêng-hsien) | 陈宝 (盛先) | |
| Celebrated throughout the west, honest and maintained strict conduct. | ||
Notes: Also known as Chen Shi (陳實). |
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| Chen Biao (Wenao) | 陳表 (文奧) | |
| Ch‘ên Piao (Wên-ao) | 陈表 (文奥) | |
| Chen Wu’s son. Advised Sun Deng with Zhuge Ke, Zhang Xiu, and Gu Tan. | ||
| Chen Ce | 陳策 | |
| Ch‘ên Ts‘ê | 陈策 | |
| Bandit defeated in 200 by Cao Cao, thanks to Liu Ye’s advice. | ||
| Chen Chao | 陳超 | |
| Ch‘ên Ch‘ao | 陈超 | |
| Rose in revolt against Liu Yan with Ren Qi. | ||
| Chen Cong | 陳琮 | |
| Ch‘ên Ts‘ung | 陈琮 | |
| Son of Chen Qiu, became an administrator under Cao Cao. | ||
| Chen Dan (Hangong) | 陳耽 (漢公) | |
| Ch‘ên Tan | 陈耽 (汉公) | |
| Loyal Minister that, due to slander by the eunuchs, was arrested and died in jail. | ||
| Chen Dao (Shuzhi) | 陳到 (叔至) | |
| Ch‘ên Tao (Shu-chih) | 陈到 (叔至) | |
| Served Liu Bei since he held Yizhou. Held office just under Zhao Yun. | ||
| Chen Deng (Yuanlong) | 陳登 (元龍) | |
| Ch‘ên Têng (Yüan-lung) | 陈登 (元龙) | |
| Spied on Lü Bu with his father, Gui, for Cao Cao. Joined Liu Bei, then surrendered to Cao. | ||
| Chen Duan | 陳端 | |
| Ch‘ên Tuan | 陈端 | |
| One of the seven heroes who gave their lives so Zhao Qian could escape Turbans. | ||
| Chen Duan (Zizheng) | 陳端 (子正) | |
| Ch‘ên Tuan (Tzŭ-chêng) | 陈端 (子正) | |
| Advisor to Sun Ce, along with fellow countrymen Zhang Hong and Qin Song. | ||
| Chen Fan | 陳蕃 | |
| Ch‘ên Fan | 陈蕃 | |
| Served Emperor Ling of Han as Imperial Guardian. Died opposing the eunuchs. | ||
| Chen Feng | 陳鳳 | |
| Ch‘ên Fêng | 陈凤 | |
| Captured by Xie Jing and Li Yi, he surrendered to Wu. | ||
| Chen Gong | 陈恭 | |
| Ch‘ên Kung | 陈恭 | |
| Friend of Li Tong, helped him kill Zhou Zhi. Killed by his in-law Chen He. | ||
| Chen Gong (Gongtai) | 陳宮 (公臺) | |
| Ch‘ên Kung (Kung-t‘-ai) | 陈宫 (公臺) | |
| Talented advisor who served, and died with, Lü Bu. Helped Cao Cao in the novel. | ||
| Chen Gui (Hanyu) | 陳珪 (漢瑜) | |
| Ch‘ên Kuei (Han-yü) | 陈珪 (汉瑜) | |
| Father of Chen Deng. Served Cao Cao and Liu Bei spying on Lü Bu, then under Cao. | ||
| Chen He | 陈郃 | |
| Ch‘ên Ho | 陈郃 | |
| Killed Chen Gong, the husband of his sister but was defeated by Li Tong. | ||
| Chen Heng | 陳橫 | |
| Ch‘ên Hêng | 陈横 | |
| Van leader with Xue Li under Liu Yao. Shot by Jiang Qin when ambushed by Sun Ce. | ||
| Chen Hu | 陳曶 | |
| Ch‘ên Hu | 陈曶 | |
| Sent by Zhuge Liang to attack Huang Yuan. | ||
| Chen Ji | 陳濟 | |
| Ch‘ên Chi | 陈济 | |
| Served Shu. Chen Zhen’s son. | ||
| Chen Ji | 陳紀 | |
| Ch‘ên Chi | 陈纪 | |
| Served Yuan Shu guarding Shouchun, but died after his defeat there by Cao Cao. | ||
| Chen Ji (Yuanfang) | 陳紀 (元方) | |
| Ch‘ên Chi (Yüan-fang) | 陈纪 (元方) | |
| A highly respected minister, opposed Dong Zhuo’s plan to move the capital. | ||
| Chen Jiao (Jibi) | 陳矯 (季弼) | |
| Ch‘ên Chiao (Chi-pi) | 陈矫 (季弼) | |
| Known as a righteous, happy yet calm person. Highly respected governor. | ||
| Chen Jiu | 陳就 | |
| Ch‘ên Chiu | 陈就 | |
| Chief Controller, led Huang Zu’s navy but was killed by Lü Meng. | ||
| Chen Jun | 陳俊 | |
| Ch‘ên Chün | 陈俊 | |
| General of Sima Zhao. Participated in Sima Zhao’s campaign against Zhuge Dan. | ||
| Chen Lan | 陳蘭 | |
| Ch‘ên Lan | 陈兰 | |
| Serves Yuan Shu, then later joined the Songshan Bandits with Lei Bo. | ||
Notes: Chen Jian in To Esablish Peace |
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| Chen Lin (Kongzhang) | 陳琳 (孔璋) | |
| Ch‘ên Lin (K‘ung-chang) | 陈琳 (孔璋) | |
| Served under Emperor Ling, then under Yuan Shao. A superior writer. | ||
| Chen Mao | 陳茂 | |
| Ch‘ên Mao | 陈茂 | |
| Member of a powerful local family, slandered the family of Han Ji. Assassinated by Han Ji. | ||
| Chen Mu | 陳牧 | |
| Ch‘ên Mu | 陈牧 | |
| Officer of Chen Yu, he was killed by Lü Fan. | ||
| Chen Ping | 陳平 | |
| Ch‘ên P‘ing | 陈平 | |
| Former Han. A minister who served under Liu Bang. | ||
| Chen Pu | 陳僕 | |
| Ch‘ên P‘u | 陈仆 | |
| Leader of barbarians in the south, conquered by He Qi in 208. | ||
| Chen Qian (Xiuyuan) | 陳騫 (休淵) | |
| Ch‘ên Ch‘ien (Hsiu-yüan) | 陈骞 (休渊) | |
| A key Wei officer in the suppression of Zhuge Dan. Brigadier General of Jin. | ||
Notes: Appears in some sources under the name Chen Xuan (陳鶱). |
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| Chen Qin | 陳勤 | |
| Ch‘ên Ch‘in | 陈勤 | |
| Abused his power, insulted Ling Tong and Ling Cao at banquet, later killed. | ||
| Chen Qun | 陳群 | |
| Ch‘ên Ch‘ün | 陈群 | |
| Served Cao Rui. Captain under Sima Yi in his campaign against Gongsun Yuan. | ||
| Chen Qun (Changwen) | 陳群 (長文) | |
| Ch‘ên Ch‘ün (Ch‘ang-wên) | 陈群 (长文) | |
| Served Wei. Imperial Censor under Cao Cao. Supreme Commander under Cao Pi. | ||
Notes: Sometimes his style is referenced incorrectly as ‘Zhangwen’. |
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| Chen Rong | 陳容 | |
| Ch‘ên Jung | 陈容 | |
| Embarrassed Yuan Shao by rebuking him over Zang Hong’s revolt and was executed. | ||
| Chen Rong | 陳融 | |
| Ch‘ên Jung | 陈融 | |
| Served Wu and compiled Precepts. | ||
| Chen Sheng | 陳生 | |
| Ch‘ên Shêng | 陈生 | |
| Rode out aid the exhausted Zhang Hu but was shot in the face by Sun Jian. | ||
Notes: Also known as Chen Zuo. |
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| Chen Shi | 陳式 | |
| Ch‘ên Shih | 陈式 | |
| Rumored father of Chen Shou. Traded for Xiahou Shang at Hanzhong. Executed. | ||
| Chen Shou (Chengzuo) | 陳壽 (承祚) | |
| Ch‘ên Shou (Ch‘êng-tso) | 陈寿 (承祚) | |
| Served Shu and later Jin. Author of the highly-respected Three Kingdoms history, Sanguozhi. | ||
| Chen Su | 陳肅 | |
| Ch‘ên Su | 陈肃 | |
| Made an imperial courtier by Cao Pi in honour of Chen Gui’s accomplishments. | ||
| Chen Sun | 陳孫 | |
| Ch‘ên Sun | 陈孙 | |
| Began pillaging the people of Jiangxia. Zhang Fei killed him in one blow. | ||
| Chen Tai (Xuanbo) | 陳泰 (玄伯) | |
| Ch‘ên T‘ai (Hsüan-po) | 陈泰 (玄伯) | |
| Defended Wei against Jiang Wei. Wept at Cao Mao’s death, and died soon after. | ||
| Chen Tao | 陳桃 | |
| Ch‘ên T‘ao | 陈桃 | |
| Was said to have seen Yu Fan meeting with sages and immortals in his dreams. | ||
| Chen Tiao (Yuanhua) | 陳調 (元化) | |
| Ch‘ên T‘iao (Yüan-hua) | 陈调 (元化) | |
| Local strongman, tried to avenge his master but was wounded and died in battle. | ||
| Chen Wei | 陳煒 | |
| Ch‘ên Wei | 陈炜 | |
| Served Han as High Minister. Advisor to Li Ying. Mocked in jest by young Kong Rong. | ||
| Chen Wen (Yuanti) | 陳溫 (元悌) | |
| Ch‘ên Wên (Yüan-t‘i) | 陈温 (元悌) | |
| Inspector of Yanzhou, he helped Cao Hong raise troops and died of illness. | ||
| Chen Wu (Zilie) | 陳武 (子烈) | |
| Ch‘ên Wu (Tzŭ-lieh) | 陈武 (子烈) | |
| Served Sun Ce as Commandant. Surrounded at Hefei and fought to his death. | ||
| Chen Xiang (Zhonglin) | 陳翔 (仲麟) | |
| Ch‘ên Hsiang (Chung-lin) | 陈翔 (仲麟) | |
| One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Runan. | ||
| Chen Mu | 陳牧 | |
| Ch‘ên Mu | 陈牧 | |
| An officer of Yan Baihu. Defeated by Lü Fan. | ||
| Chen Yi | 陳禕 | |
| Ch‘ên I | 陈祎 | |
| Protected Empress Bian but joined in Wei Feng’s plot. Then revealed the plot out of fear. | ||
| Chen Ying | 陳應 | |
| Ch‘ên Ying | 陈应 | |
| Officer of Zhao Fan. Fought with Zhao Yun, but was later executed by him. | ||
Notes: In Destiny of an Emperor 2 his name is incorrectly mistranslated as Chen Shu. |
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| Chen Yu (Gongwei) | 陈禹 | |
| Ch‘ên Yü (Kung-wei) | 陈禹 | |
| Tried to destroy Sun Ce by getting lords in the south to ally against him. | ||
| Chen Yuan | 陳元 | |
| Ch‘ên Yüan | 陈元 | |
| Officer of Yang Hu, advised against drinking wine sent by Lu Kang. | ||
| Chen Zao | 陳造 | |
| Ch‘ên Tsao | 陈造 | |
| Vanguard of Cao Zhen’s army. Slain by Ma Dai. | ||
| Chen Zhen (Xiaoqi) | 陳震 (孝起) | |
| Ch‘ên Chên (Hsiao-ch‘i) | 陈震 (孝起) | |
| Local official, was sent as emissary to Wu, swearing oath of alliance with Sun Quan. | ||
| Cheng Bing (Deshu) | 程秉 (德樞) | |
| Ch‘êng Ping (Tê-shu) | 程秉 (德枢) | |
| Advisor to Sun Quan. Sent as diplomat, with Zhang Fei’s head, to Liu Bei at Yiling. | ||
Notes: ‘Cheng Deshu’ in chapter 43 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms despite being Cheng Bing elsewhere. |
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| Cheng Gongying | 成公英 | |
| Ch‘êng Kungying | 成公英 | |
| Served Han Sui as a strategist. Suggested hiding among the Qiang. Submitted to Cao Cao. | ||
| Cheng Ke | 程克 | |
| Ch‘êng K‘o | 程克 | |
| Son of Cheng Yu, who served Wei. | ||
| Cheng Kuang | 程曠 | |
| Ch‘êng K‘uang | 程旷 | |
| One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. | ||
| Cheng Lian | 成廉 | |
| Ch‘êng Lien | 成廉 | |
| General noted for his courage under Lü Bu. In novel, killed by Yue Jin. | ||
| Cheng Liang | 程良 | |
| Ch‘êng Liang | 程良 | |
| Son of Cheng Yu, who served Wei. | ||
| Cheng Pu (Demou) | 程普 (德謀) | |
| Ch‘êng P‘u (Tê-mou) | 程普 (德谋) | |
| Served three generations of the Sun family. From Tuyin in Youbeiping. | ||
Notes: Incorrectly referred to as ‘Chen Pu’ once in some Brewitt-Taylor translations. |
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| Cheng Wu | 程武 | |
| Ch‘êng Wu | 程武 | |
| Served Wei. Son of Cheng Yu. Advised Xiahou Mao against Zhao Yun. | ||
| Cheng Yi | 成宜 | |
| Ch‘êng I | 成宜 | |
| One of Han Sui’s Eight Knights. Attacked Chang’an with Ma Chao. Killed by Xiahou Yuan. | ||
| Cheng Yin | 程銀 | |
| Ch‘êng Yin | 程银 | |
| One of Han Sui’s Eight Knights. Died fighting Cao Cao at Wei Nan. | ||
| Cheng Yu (Zhongde) | 程昱 (仲德) | |
| Ch‘êng Yü (Chung-tê) | 程昱 (仲德) | |
| Served Wei as an advisor. From Dong’e in Dongjun. | ||
Notes: Cheng (程) Li (立) was his original name, he dreamed about the mount Tai Shan when he was young, holding the sun (日) with both hands. Hence Cao Cao changed his name to Yu (昱) [Cheng Yu]. As you can see the word of Yu is composed with the word ‘sun’ (日) and the word ‘stand’ Li (立), together they form the word of Yu (昱). |
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| Cheng Yuanzhi | 程遠志 | |
| Ch‘êng Yüanchih | 程远志 | |
| Served Yellow Scarves as a chieftain. Killed by Guan Yu. | ||
| Chi Lü (Hongyu) | 郗慮 (鴻豫) | |
| Ch‘ih Lü (Hung-yü) | 郗虑 (鸿豫) | |
| Slandered Kong Rong leading to his death and took away the Empress’ seal. | ||
| Chong Fu (Yingbo) | 種拂 | |
| Ch‘ung Fu (Ying-po) | 种拂 | |
| Served Han as Minister of Ritual. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si’s troops. | ||
| Chong Ji | 种輯 | |
| Ch‘ung Chi | 种辑 | |
| Served Han as Changshui Commandant. Friend of Dong Cheng. Executed by Cao Cao. | ||
| Chong Shao (Shenfu) | 种邵 | |
| Ch‘ung Shao (Shên-fu) | 种邵 | |
| Han Court Counsellor. Helped Ma Teng and Han Sui. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si. | ||
| Chong’er [Duke Wen of Jin] | 重耳[晉文公] | |
| Ch‘ung’êrh [Duke Wên of Chin] | 重耳[晋文公] | |
| Spring and Autumn Period. Chong’er, literally “Double Ears”, came to lead state of Jin. | ||
Notes: ‘Er Chong’ in the Moss Roberts novel translation. ‘Er Chong’ in the online Brewitt-Taylor translation. “Chong’er” literally translates to ‘Double Ears’, though there is no historic basis pointing out that he had unusual ears. |
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| Wuhuan Chu [Chu of Wuhuan] | 烏桓觸 | |
| Wuhuan Ch‘u [Ch‘u of Wuhuan] | 乌桓触 | |
| Tribal chief, swore fealty to Cao Cao rather then help the Yuan sons. | ||
Notes: The characters of 烏桓 (wuhuan) are the same as those used for the Wuhuan tribe, thus ‘Chu of Wuhuan’ in many respected sources. |
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| Chunyu Dan | 淳于丹 | |
| Ch‘unyü Tan | 淳于丹 | |
| Sent by Lu Xun to test Liu Bei’s encampments. Is defeated and wounded. | ||
| Chunyu Qiong (Zhongjian) | 淳于瓊 (仲簡) | |
| Ch‘unyü Ch‘iung (Chungchien) | 淳于琼 (仲简) | |
| Served Yuan Shao. Mutilated by Cao Cao after failing Yuan Shao at Guandu. | ||
| Chunyu Shi | 淳于式 | |
| Ch‘unyü Shih | 淳于式 | |
| Complained to Sun Quan that Lu Xun was unnecessarily disrupting the people. Later was praised for Lu Xun as an excellent officer. | ||
| Cuan Gu | 爨谷 | |
| Ts‘uan Ku | 爨谷 | |
| Governor of Jiaozhi. Allied with Jin and became powerful in the region. | ||
| Cuan Xi | 爨習 | |
| Ts‘uan Hsi | 爨习 | |
| A resident of Nanzhong. He later surrendered to Zhuge Liang, and his clan became powerful. | ||
| Cui Jun | 崔鈞 | |
| Ts‘ui Chün | 崔钧 | |
| Joined alliance despite his father serving Dong Zhuo. Had reputation as fighting man. | ||
| Cui Liang | 崔訊 | |
| Ts‘ui Liang | 崔谅 | |
| Governor of Anding, tried to lure Shu army into trap but was killed by Zhang Bao. | ||
| Cui Lie (Weikao) | 崔烈 (威考) | |
| Ts‘ui Lieh (Wei-k’ao) | 崔烈 (威考) | |
| Commandant of the Capital Gates. Cui Yi’s brother. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si’s troops. | ||
Notes: Referenced incorrectly as ‘Sui Yi’ in Brewitt-Taylor’s translation and other sources. |
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| Cui Lin (Deru) | 崔林 (德儒) | |
| Ts‘ui Lin (Tê-ju) | 崔林 (德儒) | |
| Cui Yan’s younger cousin, discussed the scholars of Ji province with Chen Qun. | ||
| Cui Yan (Jigui) | 崔琰 (季珪) | |
| Ts‘ui Yen (Chi-kuei) | 崔琰 (季珪) | |
| Scholar who served Yuan Shao then Cao Cao, who executed him for his opposition. | ||
| Cui Yi | 崔毅 | |
| Ts‘ui I | 崔毅 | |
| Served Han under Emperor Ling. Cui Lie’s brother. | ||
Notes: Referenced incorrectly as ‘Sui Lie’ in Brewitt-Taylor’s translation and other sources. |
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| Cui Yong | 崔勇 | |
| Ts‘ui Yung | 崔勇 | |
| Served Guo Si. Killed by Xu Huang after taunting Yang Feng. | ||
| Cui Yu | 崔禹 | |
| Ts‘ui Yü | 崔禹 | |
| Went to Sun Huan’s aid instead of Zhu Ran but was captured and executed. | ||
| Cui Jun (Yuangping) | 崔均 (元平) | |
| Ts‘ui Chün (Yüanp‘ing) | 崔均 (元平) | |
| Accompanied his father, wanted to avenge him but died of illness. | ||
| Cui Jun (Zhouping) | 崔鈞 (州平) | |
| Ts‘ui Chün (Choup‘ing) | 崔钧 (州平) | |
| One of Zhuge Liang’s close childhood friends. Friend of Xu Shu as well. From Boling. | ||
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