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Name (family, given), style, Wade-Giles, tones, traditional and simplified Chinese.
| Officer Name (Wade-Giles) |
Traditional, Simplified |
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese |
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| Da Qiao | 大喬 | |
| Ta Ch‘iao | 大乔 | |
| Elder of Wu’s Qiao Sisters. Sister to Xiao Qiao. Married to Sun Ce. | ||
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 this context in the modern-day family, and usually as the surname. |
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| Dai Gan | 戴乾 | |
| Tai Kan | 戴干 | |
| Recommended by Chen Qun to Cao Cao. Died fighting against Wu. | ||
| Dai Ling | 戴陵 | |
| Tai Ling | 戴陵 | |
| Served as assistant general to Zhang He during battle against Zhuge Liang. | ||
| Dai Yuan | 戴員 | |
| Tai Yüan | 戴员 | |
| Killed Sun Yi, Bian Hong and Sun He before he was assassinated. | ||
| Dailaidongzhu | 帶來洞主 | |
| Tailaitungchu | 带来洞主 | |
| Younger brother of Zhurong. Participated in the battle against Zhuge Liang. | ||
Notes: Sometimes appears as Chief or King. ‘King Dai Lai’ in the online Brewitt-Taylor translation. |
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| Dan Meng | 儋萌 | |
| Tan Mêng | 儋萌 | |
| Executed a quarrelling officer, Pan Xin but was killed in battle with Pan Miao. | ||
| Dang Jun | 黨均 | |
| Tang Chün | 党均 | |
| Served as advisor to Deng Ai. Spread false rumours about Jiang Wei. | ||
| Deng Ai (Shizai) | 鄧艾 (士載) | |
| Têng Ai (Shih-tsai) | 邓艾 (士载) | |
| Served Wei. Campaigned against Shu with Zhong Hui and brilliantly struck Chengdu. | ||
| Deng Dang | 鄧當 | |
| Têng Tang | 邓当 | |
| Fought against the Shanyu under Sun Ce. Tried to persuade a young Lü Meng to stay home. | ||
| Deng Fang (Kongshan) | 鄧方 (孔山) | |
| Têng Fang (K‘ung-shan) | 鄧方 (孔山) | |
| Followed Liu Bei into Shu and was later given command of the south. | ||
| Deng Fu | 鄧輔 | |
| Têng Fu | 邓辅 | |
| In 219, he was attacked and defeated by Lu Xun. | ||
| Deng Ji | 鄧濟 | |
| Têng Chi | 邓济 | |
| In 197, he and his garrison at Nanyang were defeated by Cao Cao. | ||
| Deng Jing | 鄧静 | |
| Têng Ching | 邓靜 | |
| An expert vocalist, he served the Han orchestra under Cao Cao. | ||
| Deng Kai | 鄧凱 | |
| Têng K‘ai | 邓凯 | |
| Raised non-Chinese people to resist Sun Quan. Lost to Xie Jing and fled to Shu. | ||
| Deng Liang | 鄧良 | |
| Têng Liang | 邓良 | |
| Served Liu Shan. Surrended to Deng Ai on behalf of Liu Shan. | ||
| Deng Long | 鄧龍 | |
| Têng Lung | 邓龙 | |
| Attempted to attack Zhou Yu at Chaisang, Deng Long was defeated and captured. | ||
| Deng Mao | 鄧茂 | |
| Têng Mao | 邓茂 | |
| Served Yellow Scarves under Cheng Yuanzhi. Killed by Zhang Fei. | ||
| Deng Pin | 鄧聘 | |
| Têng P‘in | 邓聘 | |
| Accompanied Emperor Xian during his flight but was killed. | ||
| Deng Sheng | 鄧升 | |
| Têng Shêng | 邓升 | |
| Officer of Gao Gan. Left to guard Shangdang as Gan went to seek aid. | ||
| Deng Tong | 鄧銅 | |
| Têng T‘ung | 邓铜 | |
| Shu officer. Died in the year following Kongming’s occupation of Hanzhong. | ||
| Deng Xi | 鄧羲 | |
| Têng Hsi | 邓羲 | |
| Resigned in protest at Liu Biao’s continued alliance with Yuan Shao. | ||
| Deng Xian | 鄧賢 | |
| Têng Hsien | 邓贤 | |
| Meng Da’s nephew. Under orders from Sima Yi, he betrayed Meng Da. | ||
| Deng Xian | 鄧賢 | |
| Têng Hsien | 邓贤 | |
| One of the many generals that fights Liu Bei. Is killed by Huang Zhong in the novel. | ||
| Deng Xuanzhi | 鄧玄之 | |
| Têng Hsüanchih | 邓玄之 | |
| Used by Lü Meng to persuade the Governor of Lingling to surrender the city. | ||
| Deng Yi | 鄧義 | |
| Têng I | 邓义 | |
| Served under Liu Cong with Liu Xian. Surrendered to Cao Cao after Cong’s death. | ||
| Deng Yu (Zhonghua) | 鄧禹 (仲華) | |
| Têng Yü (Chung-hua) | 邓禹 (仲华) | |
| Han Dynasty general and statesman. Major contributor to Emperor Guangwu’s effort to reestablish the Han. | ||
Notes: Mistranslated as ‘Zheng Yu’ in chapter 43 of the online Brewitt-Taylor translation and the Moss Roberts translation. |
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| Deng Yuan | 鄧淵 | |
| Têng Yüan | 邓渊 | |
| Detained by Guo Si when sent by Emperor Xian as envoy and later killed. | ||
| Deng Zhan | 鄧展 | |
| Teng Chan | 邓展 | |
| A noted weapons expert who discussed swordplay with Cao Pi. | ||
| Deng Zhi (Bomiao) | 鄧芝 (伯苗) | |
| Têng Chih (Po-miao) | 邓芝 (伯苗) | |
| Served Zhuge Liang. Was responsible for restoration of alliance with Wu. | ||
| Deng Zhong | 鄧忠 | |
| Têng Chung | 邓忠 | |
| Served Wei. Deng Ai’s talented son. Died attempting to aid his father. | ||
Notes: Referenced incorrectly as ‘Deng Zong’ in some online historical sources. |
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| Deng Zixiao | 鄧子孝 | |
| Têng Tzŭhsiao | 邓子孝 | |
| In 196, fled with Xu Jing to Jiao. In 208, met Wang Lang in Jing and gave him news. | ||
| Dian Man | 典滿 | |
| Tien Man | 典满 | |
| Served Wei. Dian Wei’s son, became a member of Cao Cao’s bodyguard. | ||
| Dian Wei | 典韋 | |
| Tien Wei | 典韦 | |
| Served Wei. One of Cao Cao’s trusted guards. Dian Man’s father. | ||
Notes: We originally listed Dian Wei’s style as Ziman (子曼). As we are no longer able to locate the source, and a few possible causes for error have turned up, we no longer have reason to believe he had the name. |
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| Diaochan [Sable Cicada] | 貂嬋 | |
| Tiaoch‘an [Sable Cicada] | 貂婵 | |
| Wang Yun’s adopted daughter. Helped to kill Dong Zhuo. Fictional. | ||
Notes: Also known as Sable Cicada. |
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| Dilu Horse [Hex Mark] | 的盧馬 | |
| Tilu Horse [Hex Mark] | 的卢马 | |
| Liu Bei’s horse. Saved Liu Bei at the river Tan. Killed at Fallen Phoenix Slope, along with Pang Tong. | ||
Notes: Called ‘Hex Mark’ in Koei’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms. |
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| Ding Chong | 丁沖 | |
| Ting Ch‘ung | 丁冲 | |
| Early advisor to Cao Cao and Yang Feng, he died of overdrinking. | ||
| Ding Fan | 丁蕃 | |
| Ting Fan | 丁蕃 | |
| Under He Qi’s command, reluctant to accept a humble post so He Qi killed him. | ||
| Ding Fei | 丁斐 | |
| Ting Fei | 丁斐 | |
| Magistrate of Weinan. Set free animals at Tong Gate to confuse Ma Chao’s army. | ||
| Ding Feng (Chengyuan) | 丁奉 (承淵) | |
| Ting Fêng (Ch‘êng-yüan) | 丁奉 (承渊) | |
| Famous Wu officer, assassinated Sun Chen with Zhang Bu. Defeated Wei at Dongxing. | ||
| Ding Feng | 丁封 | |
| Ting Fêng | 丁封 | |
| Served Sun Xiu under Ding Feng with Sun Yi. Dispatched to aid Zhuge Zhan. | ||
Notes: Mistranslated as ‘Ding Fung’ in the online Brewitt-Taylor translation. |
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| Ding Gong (Yuanxiong) | 丁宮 (元雄) | |
| Ting Kung (Yüan-hsiung) | 丁宫 (元雄) | |
| Recommended Shi Yi to the court, held high posts for the Han. | ||
| Ding Guan | 丁管 | |
| Ting Kuan | 丁管 | |
| Served Han as Imperial Secretary. Opposed Dong Zhuo’s change of Emperors. | ||
| Ding Lan (Xiaolian) | 丁覽 (孝連) | |
| Ting Lan (Hsiao-lien) | 丁览 (孝连) | |
| An orphan, he was an honourable and generous man but died before he could rise further. | ||
| Ding Li | 丁立 | |
| Ting Li | 丁立 | |
| Shu officer. Died in the year following Kongming’s occupation of Hanzhong. | ||
| Ding Mi (Yanjing) | 丁謐 (彥靖) | |
| Ting Mi (Yen-ching) | 丁谧 (彦靖) | |
| Supporter of Cao Shuang, part of the clever four club led by Xiahou Xu. | ||
| Ding Xu | 丁諝 | |
| Ting Hsü | 丁諝 | |
| Head of convict soldiers, he was befriended by Gu Shao. Would rise through the ranks. | ||
| Ding Yi (Jingli) | 丁廙 (敬礼) | |
| Ting I (Ching-li) | 丁廙 (敬礼) | |
| Supporter of Cao Zhi, a man of literary talent. Executed with his brother by Cao Pi. | ||
Notes: Not to be confused with Ding Yì (丁儀). Sometimes incorrectly translated (perhaps in the name of disambiguation) as Ding Yin. |
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| Ding Yi (Zhengli) | 丁儀 (正禮) | |
| Ting I (Chêng-li) | 丁仪 (正礼) | |
| Supporter of Cao Zhi after Cao Pi slandered him. Executed with his brother by Cao Pi. | ||
Notes: Not to be confused with Ding Yí (丁廙). |
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| Ding Yuan (Jianyang) | 丁原 (建陽) | |
| Ting Yüan (Chien-yang) | 丁原 (建阳) | |
| An excellent horseman and archer, assassinated by Lü Bu on Dong Zhuo’s orders. | ||
| Ding (Zisu) | 丁 (子嗣) | |
| Ting (Tzŭ-su) | 丁 (子嗣) | |
| A local officer, one of the Seven Heroes who shielded Zhao Qian after losing to Turbans. | ||
| Diwu Jun | 第五儁 | |
| Tiwu Chün | 第五儁 | |
| In 188, was ordered to raise a regiment to help He Xun defeat Liang rebels. | ||
| Dong Ba | 董巴 | |
| Tung Pa | 董巴 | |
| Historian who wrote several works on the Han. Linked Cao Pi to Yellow Emperor. | ||
| Dong Bai | 董白 | |
| Tung Pai | 董白 | |
| Granddaughter of Dong Zhuo. Made a Lord even before she came of age. | ||
| Dong Chao | 董朝 | |
| Tung Ch‘ao | 董朝 | |
| Objected to Pang De as leader for battle against Guan Yu. | ||
| Dong Cheng | 董承 | |
| Tung Ch‘êng | 董承 | |
| Served Han as General of Cavalry and Chariots. Plots to assassinate Cao Cao. | ||
| Dong Chong | 董重 | |
| Tung Ch‘ung | 董重 | |
| Served Han as General of the Flying Cavalry. Lady Dong’s brother. | ||
Notes: Is also known as Dong Zhong in the ZZTJ. |
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| Dong Fang | 董訪 | |
| Tung Fang | 董访 | |
| His service to Zhang Miao led to Dong Zhao losing favour with Yuan Shao. | ||
| Dong Fen | 董芬 | |
| Tung Fên | 董芬 | |
| Tried to copy Gan Shi’s breathing style but failed, almost killing himself in the attempt. | ||
| Dong Fu (Mouan) | 董扶 (茂安) | |
| Tung Fu (Mou-an) | 董扶 (茂安) | |
| Famed teacher and debater, he advised Liu Yan to go to Yi. | ||
Notes: Professor Rafe has style name as Mao’an. |
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| Dong He | 董和 | |
| Tung Ho | 董和 | |
| Captured in 214 by Sun Quan with Zhu Guang. | ||
| Dong He (Youzai) | 董和 (幼宰) | |
| Tung Ho (Yu-tsai) | 董和 (幼宰) | |
| Suggested asking Zhang Lu for aid against Liu Bei. Admired for his honesty and plain living. | ||
| Dong Huang | 董璜 | |
| Tung Huang | 董璜 | |
| Privy Counsellor under Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo’s nephew. Killed by Huangfu Song. | ||
| Dong Hui (Xiuxu) | 董恢 (休緒) | |
| Tung Hui (Hsiu-hsü) | 董恢 (休绪) | |
| As an ambassador to Wu, advised Fei Yi on how to reply to Sun Quan. | ||
| Dong Jue (Gongxi) | 董厥 (龔襲) | |
| Tung Chüeh (Kung-hsi) | 董厥 (龚袭) | |
| Brought troops to defend Saber Pass from Deng Ai and Zhong Hui. | ||
| Dong Meng | 董蒙 | |
| Tung Meng | 董蒙 | |
| Petitioned Cao Cao to become Duke. | ||
| Dong Min (Shuyin) | 董旻 (叔穎) | |
| Tung Min (Shu-yin) | 董旻 (叔颖) | |
| Served Dong Zhuo as Lord of Hu. Dong Zhuo’s brother. Killed by Huangfu Song. | ||
| Dong Si | 董祀 | |
| Tung Ssŭ | 董祀 | |
| Sentenced to death for some crime, Cai Yan appealed to Cao Cao and saved him. | ||
| Dong Tai | 董臺 | |
| Tung T‘ai | 董台 | |
| A local gentleman, unsuccessfully sought the hand of the widow Han Jiang. His clients had her kidnapped. | ||
| Dong Xi (Yuandai) | 董襲 (元代) | |
| Tung Hsi (Yüan-tai) | 董袭 (元代) | |
| Historically killed two generals, drowned with his ship, refusing pleas to leave it. | ||
| Dong Yu (Jizhi) | 董遇 (季直) | |
| Tung Yü (Chi-chih) | 董遇 (季直) | |
| Loved to study and a quiet man, highly venerated Confucian scholar. | ||
| Dong Yue | 董越 | |
| Tung Yüeh | 董越 | |
| Sent to guard Mianchi against the Coalition. Killed by Niu Fu on advice of soothsayer. | ||
| Dong Yun (Xiuzhao) | 董允 (休昭) | |
| Tung Yün (Hsiu-chao) | 董允 (休昭) | |
| Served Shu as a High Minister during Liu Shan’s reign. | ||
| Dong Zhao (Gongren) | 董昭 (公仁) | |
| Tung Chao (Kung-jên) | 董昭 (公仁) | |
| Served Han then Wei. Advised Cao Cao to move the capital to Xuchang. | ||
| Dong Zhuo (Zhongying) | 董卓 (仲穎) | |
| Tung Cho (Chung-ying) | 董卓 (仲颖) | |
| Siezed control of Luoyang and the Han government before being killed by Lü Bu. | ||
| Dongguo Yannian (Gongyou) | 東郭延年 | |
| Tungkuo Yennien (Kung-yu) | 东郭延年 | |
| Noted for long life and youthful appearance, obtained by various methods. | ||
| Dongli Gun | 东里衮 | |
| Tungli Kun | 東里袞 | |
| He fought bravely to escape when Wan rebelled. Later aided Cao Ren in retaking the city. | ||
| Dongtuna | 董荼那 | |
| Tungt‘una | 董荼那 | |
| Fought against Zhao Yun and Wei Yan. Captured by Zhang Ni. | ||
Notes: Appears as Dong Tu Na or Dong Tu Ne in Koei games. |
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| Dou Fu | 竇輔 | |
| Tou Fu | 窦辅 | |
| Grandson of Dou Wu, escaped being executed due to family friends. | ||
| Dou Wu | 竇武 | |
| Tou Wu | 窦武 | |
| Served Emperor Ling of Han as Regent-Marshal. Died opposing the eunuchs. | ||
| Doumao | 竇茂 | |
| Tou-mao | 窦茂 | |
| King of Di who assisted Zhang Lu against Cao Cao. | ||
| Du Chang | 杜長 | |
| Tu Ch‘ang | 杜长 | |
| Sent to assist Gongsun Zan against Yuan Shao but was defeated. | ||
| Du Ji (Bohou) | 杜畿 (伯侯) | |
| Tu Chi (Po-hou) | 杜畿 (伯侯) | |
| Judged the best administrator in the empire, kept the people of Hedong loyal to Wei. | ||
| Du Kui (Gongliang) | 杜夔 (公良) | |
| Tu K‘uei (Kung-liang) | 杜夔 (公良) | |
| Gentleman of the Court Music. Reprimanded Liu Biao for creating an orchestra for his court. | ||
| Du Pu | 杜普 | |
| Tu P‘u | 杜普 | |
| Advance guard against Yue Jin in Xiangyang but was driven back. | ||
| Du Qi | 杜祺 | |
| Tu Ch‘i | 杜祺 | |
| Subordinate of Wang Lian, he rose up to become a high ranking officer. | ||
| Du Qiong (Boyu) | 杜瓊 (伯瑜) | |
| Tu Ch‘iung (Po-yü) | 杜琼 (伯瑜) | |
| A teacher of Qiao Zhou and famed scholar, generally avoided public affairs despite rank. | ||
| Du Song | 杜松 | |
| Tu Sung | 杜松 | |
| Garrisoned in Donghai, his men mutinied and Song was replaced by Lü Qian. | ||
| Du Tong | 杜通 | |
| Tu T‘ung | 杜通 | |
| In 220, was arrested by Zhang Jin and his position usurped. Restored by Su Ze. | ||
| Du Wei (Guofu) | 杜微 (國輔) | |
| Tu Wei (Kuo-fu) | 杜微 (国辅) | |
| Faked illness, even faked being deaf, to avoid serving Liu Bei. | ||
| Du Xi (Zixu) | 杜襲 (子緒) | |
| Tu Hsi (Tzŭ-hsü) | 杜袭 (子绪) | |
| Proposed to the troops that Zhang He take command after Xiahou Yuan was killed. | ||
| Du Yu (Yuankai) | 杜預 (元凱) | |
| Tu Yü (Yüan-k‘-ai) | 杜预 (元凯) | |
| Served Jin to unification. The Field Marshal that led the invasion of Wu. | ||
| Duan Gui (Ziyin) | 段圭 | |
| Tuan Kuei (Tzŭ-yin) | 段圭 | |
| One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Min Gong searching for Emperor Ling. | ||
| Duan Wei (Zhongming) | 段煨 | |
| Tuan Wei (Chung-ming) | 段煨 | |
| Supplied Emperor Xian’s court despite being attacked. Destroyed Li Jue. | ||
| Duan Xun | 段訓 | |
| Tuan Hsü | 段训 | |
| Sent to reward Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan, instead was forced to execute Liu Yu. | ||
Notes: Also called Yin Xun (殷訓) |
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| Duan Zhao | 段昭 | |
| Tuan Chao | 段昭 | |
| Defeated the rebel Cai Fang. | ||
| Duhu | 杜濩 | |
| Tuhu | 杜濩 | |
| Tribe leader, took in Zhang Lu and later surrendered to Cao Cao. | ||
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