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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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| Zang Ba (Xuangao) | 臧霸 (宣高) | |
| Tsang Pa (Hsüan-kao) | 臧霸 (宣高) | |
| Originally served Tao Qian, then Lü Bu. Later joined Cao Cao. | ||
| Zang Hong (Ziyuan) | 臧洪 (子源) | |
| Tsang Hung (Tzŭ-yüan) | 臧洪 (子源) | |
| A loyal man, he was much admired and was the one that proclaimed the oath of the alliance. | ||
| Zang Min | 臧旻 | |
| Tsang Min | 臧旻 | |
| Governor of Kuaiji. Recommended Sun Jian to the court after Jian quelled Xu Chang’s rebellion. | ||
| Ze Rong | 笮融 | |
| Tsê Jung | 笮融 | |
| Buddhist, fought against Sun Ce, had a record of betrayal and murder. | ||
Notes: Also referred to as Zhai Rong in Generals of the South. As well as To Esablish Peace. |
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| Zhan Qian (Yanhuang) | 棧潛 (彥皇) | |
| Chan Ch‘ien (Yen-huang) | 栈潜 (彦皇) | |
| Opposed Cao Pi’s love of hunting and marriage of love to Empress Guo. | ||
| Zhang Bao | 張苞 | |
| Chang Pao | 张苞 | |
| Turned on Li Jue and launched a surprise attack, he failed to get a fire going. | ||
| Zhang Bao | 張苞 | |
| Chang Pao | 张苞 | |
| Fought against Wei and Wu, killing many generals. Died in the Northern Campaigns. | ||
Notes: Sometimes ‘苞’ is translated as Pao, thus Zhang Pao. We continue to use Bao. |
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| Zhang Bao | 張寶 | |
| Chang Pao | 张宝 | |
| Yellow Scarves leader and Zhang Jue’s brother. Self-titled ‘Lord of Earth’. | ||
Notes: In the online version of the novel and possibly some other sources he is called Zhang Ba. |
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| Zhang Bu | 張布 | |
| Chang Pu | 张布 | |
| With Puyang Xing, enthroned Sun Hao over Wen. Executed Sun Chen with Ding Feng. | ||
| Zhang Chao (Zibing) | 張超 (子並) | |
| Chang Ch‘ao (Tzŭ-ping) | 张超 (子并) | |
| A man of great literary ability, he assisted Zhu Jun against the Turbans. | ||
| Zhang Chao | 張超 | |
| Chang Ch‘ao | 张超 | |
| Was a member of the anti-Dong Zhuo coalition, held out for months against Cao Cao. | ||
| Zhang Cheng (Gongxian) | 張承 (公先) | |
| Chang Ch‘êng (Kung-hsien) | 张承 (公先) | |
| Warned Yuan Shu about declaring himself Son of Heaven, served in many ranks. | ||
| Zhang Cheng (Zhongsi) | 張承 (仲嗣) | |
| Chang Ch‘êng (Chung-ssŭ) | 张承 (仲嗣) | |
| Friend of Zhuge Jin among others. Sent with Sun Shao to Guangling to capture Huaiyang. | ||
| Zhang Chi | 张赤 | |
| Chang Ch‘ih | 张赤 | |
| A bandit based in Taoshan, he was defeated by Li Tong. | ||
| Zhang Chuan | 張泉 | |
| Chang Ch‘uan | 张泉 | |
| Took part in Wei Feng’s conspiracy and executed when it failed. | ||
Notes: Rafe calls him Zhang Quan |
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| Zhang Chunhua | 張春華 | |
| Chang Ch‘unhua | 张春华 | |
| Wife of Sima Yi, she killed their only maid to protect her husband. | ||
| Zhang Cun (Churen) | 張存 (處仁) | |
| Chang Ts‘un (Ch’u-jen) | 张存 (处仁) | |
| Removed from office by Liu Bei for making disrepectful after Pang Tong’s death. | ||
| Zhang Da | 張達 | |
| Chang Ta | 张达 | |
| Officer of Zhang Fei, he was beaten harshly so murdered Zhang Fei then fled to Wu. | ||
| Zhang Fan | 張汎 | |
| Chang Fan | 张泛 | |
| Enfeoffed as marquis by Cao Pi in honour of Zhang Liao’s achievements. | ||
| Zhang Fan (Gongyi) | 張範 (公儀) | |
| Chang Fan (Kung-i) | 张范 (公仪) | |
| His generosity got family members returned by bandits, he was a frugal man. | ||
| Zhang Fei (Yide) | 張飛 (益德) | |
| Chang Fei (I-tê) | 张飞 (益德) | |
| Sworn brother of Liu Bei and Guan Yu. Second of the Five Tiger Generals. | ||
Notes: Sanguozhi records Zhang Fei’s style as 益 (yi4: ‘benefit’ or ‘increase’) rather than 翼 (yi4: ‘wing’), as used in the novel, games, and most literature. |
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| Zhang Gang (Wenji) | 張綱 (文紀) | |
| Chang Kang (Wên-chi) | 张纲 (文纪) | |
| Great-grandfather of Zhang Yi (Bogong), who served Shu. | ||
| Zhang Gong | 張恭 | |
| Chang Kung | 张恭 | |
| Refused to work with tribes despite his son being held hostage. | ||
| Zhang Hao (Shuming) | 張浩 (叔明) | |
| Chang Hao (Shu-ming) | 张浩 (叔明) | |
| Great-great-grandfather of Zhang Yi (Bogong), who served Shu. | ||
| Zhang He (Junyi) | 張郃 (儁乂) | |
| Chang Ho (Chün-i) | 张郃 (儁乂) | |
| Originally under Yuan Shao, defected to Wei. Died battling Zhuge Liang. | ||
Notes: Apparently, Zhang He is misspelled ‘Zhang Yue’ in Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI. |
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| Zhang Heng | 張橫 | |
| Chang Hêng | 张横 | |
| One of Han Sui’s Eight Knights. | ||
Notes: For some reason poor Zhang Heng is listed incorrectly in several sources. Some Chinese versions of the novel have him as ‘長橫’ (‘長’ chang2 instead of ‘張’ zhang1). As if that isn’t enough, some Brewitt-Taylor translations list him as Zhang Han—no idea why. |
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| Zhang Hong (Zigang) | 張紘 (子綱) | |
| Chang Hung (Tzŭ-kang) | 张紘 (子纲) | |
| Minister who served Wu. Suggested changing the capital to Sun Quan. | ||
| Zhang Hu | 張虎 | |
| Chang Hu | 张虎 | |
| Served in northern Campaigns along with Yue Chen. | ||
| Zhang Hu [Tiger Zhang] | 張虎 | |
| Chang Hu [Tiger Chang] | 张虎 | |
| Marched out with Huang Zu to oppose Sun Jian. killed by Han Dang after 30 bouts. | ||
Notes: Appears in Brewitt-Taylor edition as Zhang Hui to avoid confusion. |
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| Zhang Hua (Maoxian) | 張華 | |
| Chang Hua (Mao-hsien) | 张华 | |
| Played Go with Sima Yan, approved invasion of Wu. Talented poet, became Prime Minister. | ||
| Zhang Ji | 張濟 | |
| Chang Chi | 张济 | |
| Junior partner under Li Jue, attacks Liu Biao in bid for supplies but dies due to arrow. | ||
| Zhang Ji (Derong) | 張既 (德容) | |
| Chang Chi (Tê-jung) | 张既 (德容) | |
| Persuaded Ma Teng to help Cao Cao, he was a major part in the pacification of Liang. | ||
| Zhang Jian (Yuanjie) | 張儉 (元節) | |
| Chang Chien (Yüan-chieh) | 张俭 (元节) | |
| Much admired, thousands of people died helping him flee. Aware of Cao Cao’s ambitions. | ||
| Zhang Jie | 張節 | |
| Chang Chieh | 张节 | |
| Minister of Wei who was executed by Sima Yan when he usurped the throne. | ||
| Zhang Jin | 張進 | |
| Chang Chin | 张进 | |
| Led a failed rebellion against Wei in AD 220. | ||
| Zhang Jin (Ziyun) | 張津 (子雲) | |
| Chang Chin (Tzŭ-yün) | 张津 (子云) | |
| Practised magic, sent to oppose Liu Biao, he was killed by his officer Ou Jing. | ||
| Zhang Jiu | 張就 | |
| Chang Chiu | 张就 | |
| Kidnapped by rebels in AD 220. He bravely held out until reinforcements came. | ||
| Zhang Jue | 張角 | |
| Chang Chüeh or Chiao | 张角 | |
| Founder of the Yellow Scarves. Self-titled ‘Lord of Heaven’. | ||
Notes: Written ‘Zhang Jiao’ (角 can be pronounced as both jue and jiao) at times (particularly by Koei) and as Zhang Jao in Destiny of an Emperor. The audio file says “Zhang Zue”, followed by “Jiao3” |
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| Zhang Jun | 張鈞 | |
| Chang Chün | 张钧 | |
| Blamed the Yellow Turban revolt on the eunuchs. Arrested and flogged on false charges. | ||
| Zhang Kai | 張闓 | |
| Chang K‘ai | 张闓 | |
| Entered Tao Qian’s service after the Yellow Scarf uprising. Killed Cao Cao’s family. | ||
| Zhang Liang | 張梁 | |
| Chang Liang | 张梁 | |
| Advised Sun Quan to move the capital to Jianye. He served Sun Jiao, Sun Huan, Zhang Huan and Lu Xun. | ||
Notes: He has the same name as Zhang Liang of the Yellow Turbans. |
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| Zhang Liang | 張梁 | |
| Chang Liang | 张梁 | |
| Yellow Scarves leader and Zhang Jue’s brother. Self-titled ‘Lord of Man’. | ||
| Zhang Liao (Wenyuan) | 張遼 (文遠) | |
| Chang Liao (Wên-yüan) | 张辽 (文远) | |
| Served in Wei after Cao Cao defeated Lü Bu. Close friend of Guan Yu. | ||
| Zhang Lu (Gongqi) | 張魯 (公祺) | |
| Chang Lu (Kung-ch‘i) | 张鲁 (公祺) | |
| Controller of Hanzhong before surrendering to Cao Cao in 215. | ||
| Zhang Miao (Mengzhuo) | 張邈 (孟卓) | |
| Chang Miao (Mêng-cho) | 张邈 (孟卓) | |
| Friend of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, rebelled against Cao Cao. Killed by his own men later on. | ||
| Zhang Nan | 張南 | |
| Chang Nan | 张南 | |
| Claimed ability on the waters, but was just a braggart. Killed by Zhou Tai | ||
Notes: Incorrectly translated ‘Zhang Neng’ in some Brewitt-Taylor editions. |
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| Zhang Nan (Wenjin) | 張南 (文進) | |
| Chang Nan (Wên-chin) | 张南 (文进) | |
| Commander of the vanguard against Wu, killed in the defeat that followed. | ||
| Zhang Ni (Boqi) | 張嶷 (伯岐) | |
| Chang Ni or Chang I (Po-ch‘i) | 张嶷 (伯岐) | |
| Wounded by Wang Shuang. Died rescuing Jiang Wei, suffered from arthritis. | ||
Notes: 張嶷 is commonly translated as both Zhang Yi and Zhang Ni. Zhang Ni is perhaps the most common translation, likely to disambiguate from other Zhang Yis, but both are accepted. |
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| Zhang Pu | 張普 | |
| Chang P‘u | 张普 | |
| Served under Cao Xiu. Defeated by Xu Sheng, killed by Zhu Huan. | ||
| Zhang Qi | 張岐 | |
| Chang Ch‘i | 张岐 | |
| Sent by Han Fu and Yuan Shao to get Liu Yu to take up the throne. | ||
| Zhang Qi (Jingzhong) | 張緝 (敬仲) | |
| Chang Ch‘i (Ching-chung) | 张缉 (敬仲) | |
| Executed by Sima Shi for plotting to remove Shi with Cao Fang. Predicted Zhuge Ke would die. | ||
| Zhang Qiao | 張喬 | |
| Chang Ch‘iao | 张乔 | |
| Wei general who dealt a heavy defeat to Wu’s troops under Zhang Ti. | ||
| Zhang Qiu | 張球 | |
| Chang Ch‘iu | 张球 | |
| Served Cao Rui, sent to set a fire trap against Wu, burning many ships. | ||
| Zhang Rang | 張讓 | |
| Chang Jang | 张让 | |
| Most influential of the Ten Regular Attendants. Drowned himself to avoid capture. | ||
| Zhang Ren | 張任 | |
| Chang Jên | 张任 | |
| Remained loyal to Liu Zhang. Executed by Liu Bei. In novel, Pang Tong died in his ambush. | ||
| Zhang Shang | 張尚 | |
| Chang Shang | 张尚 | |
| General of Jin who killed Lu Jing. | ||
| Zhang Shao | 張紹 | |
| Chang Shao | 张绍 | |
| Surrendered to Wei after Shu’s collapse. | ||
| Zhang Shiping | 張世平 | |
| Chang Shihp‘ing | 张世平 | |
| Horse trader from Zhongshan with Su Shuang. Supplied Liu Bei’s first armed force. | ||
| Zhang Song (Yongnian) | 張松 (永年) | |
| Chang Sung (Yung-nien) | 张松 (永年) | |
| Officer of Liu Zhang and Shu. Aided Liu Bei in Ba-Shu. Angered Cao Cao in Sanguo Yanyi. | ||
| Zhang Te (Zichan) | 張特 (子產) | |
| Chang T‘o (Tzŭ-ch‘an) | 张特 (子产) | |
| Commanded the defence of Xincheng when it was under attack by Zhuge Ke. | ||
| Zhang Ti (Juxian) | 張悌 | |
| Chang T‘i (Chü-hsien) | 张悌 | |
| Wu’s last Prime Minister. Refused surrender to Jin and marched out to die on the battlefield. | ||
| Zhang Wei | 張衛 | |
| Chang Wei | 张卫 | |
| Zhang Lu’s younger brother. Beheaded after a brilliant battle with Xu Chu. | ||
| Zhang Wei | 張微 | |
| Chang Wei | 张微 | |
| Of firm character and keen to learn. | ||
| Zhang Wen (Boshen) | 張溫 (惠恕) | |
| Chang Wên (Po-shên) | 张温 (惠恕) | |
| First ever Han Excellency appointed when out of the capital, struggled to deal with Han Sui. | ||
| Zhang Wu | 張武 | |
| Chang Wu | 张武 | |
| Began pillaging the people of Jiangxia. Zhao Yun killed him with a spear thrust. | ||
| Zhang Xiang | 張象 | |
| Chang Hsiang | 张象 | |
| Wu Leader of the Van who surrendered to Jin. | ||
| Zhang Xin | 張歆 | |
| Chang Hsin | 张歆 | |
| Zhang Fan’s grandfather. | ||
| Zhang Xiu | 張繡 | |
| Chang Hsiu | 张绣 | |
| He fought Cao Cao after he took Zhang Ji’s widow as a wife. Served Wei with distinction. | ||
| Zhang Xiu (Shusi) | 張休 (叔嗣) | |
| Chang Hsiu (Shu-ssŭ) | 张休 (叔嗣) | |
| Advised Sun Deng with Zhuge Ke, Gu Tan, and Chen Biao. Lost faction struggle. | ||
| Zhang Xun | 張勳 | |
| Chang Hsün | 张勋 | |
| Fought against Lü Bu but was betrayed by Yang Feng. Escorts Yuan family south. | ||
| Zhang Yan | 張燕 | |
| Chang Yen | 张燕 | |
| Zhang Yan | 張延 | |
| Chang Yen | 张延 | |
| Zhang Fan’s father | ||
| Zhang Yan (Zijie) | 張儼 (子節) | |
| Chang Yen (Tzŭ-chieh) | 张俨 (子节) | |
| Leader of the Black Mountain Bandits. Tried but failed to aid Gongsun Zan. | ||
Notes: Many Black Mountain Bandits had nicknames. Zhang Yan‘s was ’Flying Swallow Zan.’ |
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| Zhang Yang (Zhishu) | 張楊 (稚叔) | |
| Chang Yang (Chih-shu) | 张杨 (稚叔) | |
| A good and generous man, attempted to aid Emperor Xian but wasn’t trusted by other generals. | ||
| Zhang Yi (Bogong) | 張翼 (伯恭) | |
| Chang I (Po-kung) | 张翼 (伯恭) | |
| Urged Jiang Wei to concentrate on internal affairs. Strict governor, it caused revolt. | ||
| Zhang Yi (Junsi) | 張裔 (君嗣) | |
| Chang I (Chün-ssŭ) | 张裔 (君嗣) | |
| Looked after affairs when Zhuge Liang was at war. Held hostage by Wu. | ||
| Zhang Yi | 張顗 | |
| Chang I | 张顗 | |
| Killed by Gan Ning as he cleared the road ahead for Cao Cao. Historically not at Chi Bi. | ||
Notes: His name is presented as ‘Zhang Zi’ in some Brewitt-Taylor editions. |
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| Zhang Ying | 張穎 | |
| Chang Ying | 张颖 | |
| Zhang Ying | 張英 | |
| Chang Ying | 张英 | |
| Served Liu Yao with Xue Li. Lost in battle to Sun Ce twice. Killed by Chen Wu. | ||
| Zhang Yu (Nanhe) | 張裕 (南和) | |
| Chang Yü (Nanho) | 张裕 (南和) | |
| Divined Shu’s fall nine years after taking Hanzhong. Executed by Liu Bei. | ||
| Zhang Yue | 張約 | |
| Chang Yüeh | 张约 | |
| Officer who served in Zhuge Ke’s personal police force. Killed by Sun Jun. | ||
| Zhang Yun | 張允 | |
| Chang Yün | 张允 | |
| Surrendered to Cao Cao with Cai Mao. Served as Cao’s Vice Admiral at Chibi. | ||
| Zhang Zhang | 張璋 | |
| Chang Chang | 张璋 | |
| Officer under He Jin. Led troops to slaughter the eunuchs after his death. | ||
| Zhang Zhao (Zibu) | 張昭 (子布) | |
| Chang Chao (Tzŭ-pu) | 张昭 (子布) | |
| Served Wu. Highly trusted internal administrator. | ||
Notes: Sometimes written Zhang Zao. |
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| Zhang Zhongjing | 張仲景 | |
| Chang Chungching | 张仲景 | |
| Also known as Zhang Ji. Famous physician from the Eastern Han Dynasty. | ||
Notes: Also commonly known as Zhang Ji (張機). |
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| Zhao Cen | 趙岑 | |
| Chao Ts‘ên | 赵岑 | |
| Occupied River Si Pass for Dong Zhuo. Retreated when Dong Zhuo abandoned Luoyang. | ||
| Zhao E (Zhao Eqin) | 趙娥(親) | |
| Chao O (Chao Och‘in) | 赵娥(亲) | |
| Pang Yu’s mother. Killed Li Shou to avenge her father, Zhao Jun’an, then turned herself in. | ||
Notes: Zhao E 趙娥 usually appears by the name Zhao Eqin 趙娥親. Zhao E is most appropriate. |
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| Zhao Fan | 趙範 | |
| Chao Fan | 赵范 | |
| Offered his sister-in-law to Zhao Yun, who refused as Yun doubted Fan’s loyalty. | ||
| Zhao Guang | 趙廣 | |
| Chao Kuang | 赵广 | |
| Died during an expedition under Jiang Wei. | ||
| Zhao Guoda (Triệu Quốc Đạt) | 趙國達 | |
| Chao Kuota | 赵国达 | |
| Trieu Au’s older brother. | ||
Notes: Known to the Vietnamese as Trieu Quoc Dat (Triệu Quốc Đạt). |
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| Zhao Hong | 趙弘 | |
| Chao Hung | 赵弘 | |
| Fought with Zhu Jun at Wan, held out for eight months but was killed by Sun Jian. | ||
| Zhao Lei | 趙累 | |
| Chao Lei | 赵累 | |
| Said to be loyal and trust-worthy, he died fighting Wu with Guan Yu and Guan Ping. | ||
| Zhao Tong | 趙統 | |
| Chao T‘ung | 赵统 | |
| Eldest son of Zhao Yun. Inherited his father’s title. | ||
| Zhao Yu (Triệu Ẩu) | 趙嫗 | |
| Chao Yü | 赵妪 | |
| Trieu Au, female warrior of the Nanyue tribe. Rebelled against Wu. Defeated by Lu Yin. | ||
Notes: Known to the Vietnamese as Trieu Thi Trinh (Triệu Thị Trinh) or Trieu Au (Triệu Ẩu; Lady Trieu). I have pronounced the Chinese Zhao Yu, but dont know how to pronounce the Viet. |
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| Zhao Yun (Zilong) | 趙雲 (子龍) | |
| Chao Yün (Tzŭ-lung) | 赵云 (子龙) | |
| Served Shu. Highly trusted by Liu Bei. Fourth of the Five Tiger Generals. | ||
| Zhao Zhong | 趙忠 | |
| Chao Chung | 赵忠 | |
| Emperor Ling considered him as a mother, slandered Huangfu Song, Lu Qiang and Fu Xie. | ||
| Zhen Yi | 甄逸 | |
| Chên I | 甄逸 | |
| Father of Empress Zhen, but died while she was young. Commandery Governor. | ||
| Zheng Chong (Wenhe) | 鄭沖 | |
| Chêng Ch‘ung (Wên-ho) | 郑冲 | |
| Devoted to scholarship, first served under Cao Pi, became Grand Tutor to Sima Yan. | ||
| Zheng Hun (Wengong) | 鄭渾 (文公) | |
| Chêng Hun | 郑浑 (文公) | |
| Encouraged parents not to abandon infants, isolated and defeated Liang Xing. | ||
| Zheng Wen | 鄭文 | |
| Chêng Wên | 郑文 | |
| Officer under Sima Yi. Falsesly surrendered to Kongming. Executed by Kongming. | ||
Notes: Commonly listed as Deng Wen 邓文. Confusion may be the cause: zheng4 鄭/郑 vs deng4 鄧/邓. |
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| Zheng Xuan (Kangcheng) | 鄭玄 (康成) | |
| Chêng Hsüan (K‘-ang-ch‘êng) | 郑玄 (康成) | |
| Loved wine, a leading scholar of his day but hated court life. Had many students. | ||
| Zhong Hui (Shiji) | 鍾會 (士季) | |
| Chung Hui (Shih-chi) | 锺会 (士季) | |
| Son of Zhong Yao. Plotted with Jiang Wei to rebel against Sima Zhao, but failed and executed. | ||
| Zhong Yao (Yuanchang) | 鍾繇 (元常) | |
| Chung Yao (Yüan-ch‘ang) | 钟繇 (元常) | |
| Famous calligrapher. Stirred up quarrel between Han Sui and Ma Teng, close to Cao Pi. | ||
| Zhong Yu (Zhishu) | 鍾毓 (稚叔) | |
| Chung Yü (Chih-shu) | 钟毓 (稚叔) | |
| Taken to court, sweated a lot out of nerves. | ||
| Zhongli Fei | 鍾離斐 | |
| Chungli Fei | 钟离斐 | |
| Zhou Cang | 周倉 | |
| Chou Ts‘ang | 周仓 | |
| Yellow Scarves leader turned subordinate of Guan Yu. Fictional. | ||
| Zhou Chao | 周超 | |
| Chou Ch‘ao | 周超 | |
| With Guo Shi, Ravaged Lingling, Guiyang, and Changsha until destroyed by Sun Jian. | ||
| Zhou Chu (Ziyin) | 周處 (子隱) | |
| Chou Ch‘u (Tzŭ-yin) | 周处 (子隐) | |
| Son of Zhou Fang. After Wu’s defeat, he joins Jin and fights against the Qiang tribe, but dies on the battlefield. | ||
| Zhou Fang (Ziyu) | 周魴 (子魚) | |
| Chou Fang (Tzŭ-yü) | 周鲂 (子鱼) | |
| Trapped Cao Xiu, allowing the Wu army to score a great victory. | ||
| Zhou Huan (Wenming) | 周央 | |
| Chou Huan (Wên-ming) | 周央 | |
| Part of Wang Yun’s government, killed by Li Jue and Guo Si’s troops. | ||
| Zhou Jing | 周旌 | |
| Chou Ching | 周旌 | |
| Part of Wang Fen’s plot in 188 to kidnap Emperor Ling. Cao Cao refused to be involved. | ||
| Zhou Jun | 周峻 | |
| Chou Chün | 周峻 | |
| A nephew of Zhou Yu. Was a trusted and capable subordinate of Lu Xun. Captured Shiyang from Wei by causing its citizens to panic. | ||
| Zhou Jun (Kailin) | 周浚 (開林) | |
| Chou Chün (K‘-ai-lin) | 周浚 (开林) | |
| Zhou Qun (Zhongzhi) | 周群 (仲直) | |
| Chou Ch‘ün (Chung-chih) | 周群 (仲直) | |
| Predicted the Han’s fall, Liu Biao’s death, success with pain at Hanzhong among others. | ||
| Zhou Tai | 州泰 | |
| Chou T‘ai | 州泰 | |
| Wei governor in Yue territory. Helped to secure victory against Zhuge Dan. | ||
| Zhou Tai (Youping) | 周泰 (幼平) | |
| Chou T‘ai (Yu-p‘ing) | 周泰 (幼平) | |
| Wu officer who Saved Sun Quan’s life, and was loved dearly in return. | ||
| Zhou Xin (Daming) | 周昕 (大明) | |
| Chou Hsin (Ta-ming) | 周昕 (大明) | |
| Well read, he resigned his position rather then have Yuan Shu to harm his people. | ||
| Zhou Xuan (Konghe) | 周宣 (孔和) | |
| Chou Hsüan (K‘ung-ho) | 周宣 (孔和) | |
| Interpretor of dreams, right nine times out of ten. Warned about female rebels. | ||
| Zhou Xun | 周循 | |
| Chou Hsün | 周循 | |
| The eldest son of Zhou Yu. He was said to have inherited his father’s ability, but he died young. | ||
| Zhou Yin | 周胤 | |
| Chou Yin | 周胤 | |
| The second son of Zhou Yu. Exiled for misdeeds, later pardoned. | ||
| Zhou Yu (Gongjin) | 周瑜 (公瑾) | |
| Chou Yü (Kung-chin) | 周瑜 (公瑾) | |
| Skilled war commander of Wu. Commanded Wu forces at the Battle of Chibi. | ||
| Zhou Zhi | 周旨 | |
| Chou Chih | 周旨 | |
| Fought against Wu. Ambushes and kills Sun Xin then kills Shen Rong in a raid. | ||
| Zhou Zhi | 周直 | |
| Chou Chih | 周直 | |
| Killed by Li Tong at a meeting whilst drunk. His followers were added to Li Tong’s troops. | ||
| Zhu Bao | 朱褒 | |
| Chu Pao | 朱褒 | |
| Rebelled against Shu with Yong Kai and Gao Ding. Killed when Gao Ding defected. | ||
| Zhu En | 朱恩 | |
| Chu Ên | 朱恩 | |
| Officer who served in Zhuge Ke’s personal police force. | ||
| Zhu Hao (Wenming) | 朱皓 (文明) | |
| Chu Hao (Wên-ming) | 朱皓 (文明) | |
| Established excellent Government. Attacked Yuan Shu but was later killed by Zhai Rong. | ||
| Zhu Huan (Xiumu) | 朱桓 (休穆) | |
| Chu Huan (Hsiu-mu) | 朱桓 (休穆) | |
| Possibly a little mad, murdered the servants of Quan Yi. Destroyed Cao Ren at Ruxu. | ||
| Zhu Ji | 朱紀 | |
| Chu Chi | 朱纪 | |
| Zhu Zhi’s third son. Married to a daughter of Sun Ce. | ||
| Zhu Ju (Ziju) | 朱據 (子據) | |
| Chu Chü (Tzŭ-chü) | 朱据 (子据) | |
| Wu Scholar. Demoted after supporting Sun He. Tricked into committing suicide. | ||
| Zhu Jun (Gongwei) | 朱儁 (公偉) | |
| Chu Chün (Kung-wei) | 朱儁 (公伟) | |
| Han minister who fought against the Yellow Scarves with Liu Bei and Sun Jian. | ||
| Zhu Ling (Wenbo) | 朱靈 (文博) | |
| Chu Ling (Wên-po) | 朱灵 (文博) | |
| Said to be disliked by Cao Cao, his reputation was equal that of Xu Huang’s. | ||
| Zhu Ran (Yifeng) | 朱然 (義封) | |
| Chu Jan (I-fêng) | 朱然 (义封) | |
| Served Wu. Was the son of Zhu Zhi’s sister. Studied together with Sun Quan. | ||
| Zhu Xi | 朱熹 | |
| Chu Hsi | 朱熹 | |
| Using the Zizhi tongjian and other sources, wrote the Tongjian gangmu. | ||
| Zhu Yi (Jiwen) | 朱異 (季文) | |
| Chu I (Chi-wên) | 朱异 (季文) | |
| A general of Wu and the son of Zhu Huan. Executed by Sun Chen for numerous defeats. | ||
| Zhu Zan | 朱讚 | |
| Chu Tsan | 朱讚 | |
| Officer of Cao Zhen, sent to raid the Shu camp but failed. Killed by Zhao Yun. | ||
| Zhu Zhi (Junli) | 朱治 (君理) | |
| Chu Chih (Chün-li) | 朱治 (君理) | |
| Served through three generations of the Sun family. Magistrate in Wu County. | ||
| Zhuang Zi [Nan Hua] | 莊子[南華] | |
| Chuang Tzŭ [Nan Hua] | 莊子[南华] | |
| Old Taoist Sage from Mt. Hua that gave Zhang Jue the Way of Peace (太平要術). | ||
Notes: Though frequently presented under the proper name, Zhuang Zi (莊子), the literal text presents his name as “The Nanhua Immortal” (南華真人). This is sometimes simplified to ‘Nanhua’ or ‘Nan Hua’ (南華), which is not correct. Zhuang Zi is none other than the famous Taoist sage from the Warring States period, and with this in mind, you may also see him listed, of course, as Chang Tzu (Wade-Giles), Zhuang Zhou (莊周) (his given name), Meng Official (蒙吏), Meng Zhuang (蒙莊), and Meng Elder (蒙叟). He also appears in some Koei games as ‘Nan Hua’. |
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| Zhuge Chuo | 諸葛綽 | |
| Chuko Ch‘o | 诸葛绰 | |
| Zhuge Dan (Gongxiu) | 諸葛誕 (公休) | |
| Chuko Tan (Kung-hsiu) | 诸葛诞 (公休) | |
| Zhuge Liang’s cousin. Tried to rebel against Sima Zhao, but was executed. | ||
| Zhuge Feng (Shaoji) | 諸葛豐 (少季) | |
| Chuko Fêng (Shao-chi) | 诸葛丰 (少季) | |
| Commander in the Western Han Dynasty. Ancestor of Zhuge Liang. | ||
| Zhuge Gui (Zigong) | 諸葛珪 (子貢) | |
| Chuko Kuei (Tzŭ-kung) | 诸葛珪 (子贡) | |
| Zhuge Liang’s father. Descended from Zhuge Feng. Governor’s deputy in Taishan. | ||
Notes: His style is entered in the Sanguozhi as Jungong (君貢) but in Sanguo Yanyi as Zigong (子貢). Jungong is likely correct as it stems from Sanguozhi. We are looking into this. |
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| Zhuge Hui (Daoming) | 諸葛恢 (道明) | |
| Chuko Hui (Tao-ming) | 诸葛恢 (道明) | |
| Zhuge Jian | 諸葛建 | |
| Chuko Chien | 诸葛建 | |
| Third son of Zhuge Ke. | ||
| Zhuge Jin (Ziyu) | 諸葛瑾 (子瑜) | |
| Chuko Chin (Tzŭ-yü) | 诸葛瑾 (子瑜) | |
| Zhuge Liang’s older brother in service to Wu. Highly trusted by Sun Quan. | ||
| Zhuge Jing | 諸葛京 | |
| Chuko Ching | 诸葛京 | |
| Zhuge Zhan’s second son. Served Jin following the collapse of Shu. | ||
| Zhuge Jing | 諸葛靚 | |
| Chuko Ching | 诸葛靚 | |
| Served Sun Hao in Wu. Failed to aid his father, Zhuge Dan. Retired in shame. | ||
| Zhuge Jun | 諸葛均 | |
| Chuko Chün | 诸葛均 | |
| Zhuge Liang’s younger brother, worked his way up in Shu. | ||
| Zhuge Ke (Yuanxun) | 諸葛恪 (元遜) | |
| Chuko K‘o (Yüan-hsün) | 诸葛恪 (元逊) | |
| Served Wu as Imperial Guardian. Son of Zhuge Jin. Murdered by Sun Jun. | ||
| Zhuge Liang (Kongming) | 諸葛亮 (孔明) | |
| Chuko Liang (K‘ung-ming) | 诸葛亮 (孔明) | |
| Mastermind of Shu’s rise as a great power. Also known as ‘Sleeping Dragon’. | ||
Notes: Also known by his nickname, ‘Sleeping Dragon’ or ‘Wo Long’ (臥龍). His original novel introduction, with Pang Tong, comes under this title. In this case, Zhuge is his surname, Liang his given name. |
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| Zhuge Pan | 諸葛攀 | |
| Chuko P‘an | 诸葛攀 | |
| The son of Zhuge Qiao. After Zhuge Ke’s death, was restored as Zhuge Jin’s heir. | ||
| Zhuge Qiao (Bosong) | 諸葛喬 (伯鬆) | |
| Chuko Ch‘iao (Po-sung) | 诸葛乔 (伯松) | |
| Famed in his own time, lacked brother’s talent but had superior disposition. | ||
Notes: Originally styled Zhongshen (仲慎), but after adopting him Zhuge Liang changed it to Bosong (伯松). |
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| Zhuge Rong (Shuchang) | 諸葛融 (叔長) | |
| Chuko Jung (Shu-ch‘ang) | 诸葛融 (叔长) | |
| The third son of Zhuge Jin. Served Wu. | ||
| Zhuge Shang | 諸葛尚 | |
| Chuko Shang | 诸葛尚 | |
| Died with his father on the battlefield against Deng Ai at only nineteen years old. | ||
| Zhuge Song | 諸葛竦 | |
| Chuko Sung | 诸葛竦 | |
| The second son of Zhuge Ke. | ||
| Zhuge Xu | 諸葛緒 | |
| Chuko Hsü | 诸葛绪 | |
| Imperial Inspector of Yongzhou before helping Deng Ai’s invasion of Shu. | ||
| Zhuge Xuan | 諸葛玄 | |
| Chuko Hsüan | 诸葛玄 | |
| Served Yuan Shu as Grand Administrator of Yuzhang. Later driven out by Zhu Hao. | ||
| Zhuge Yi (Daohui) | 諸葛頤 (道回) | |
| Chuko I (Tao-hui) | 诸葛颐 (道回) | |
| The grandson of Zhuge Dan and son of Zhuge Jing. | ||
| Zhuge Zhan (Siyuan) | 諸葛瞻 (思遠) | |
| Chuko Chan (Ssŭ-yüan) | 诸葛瞻 (思远) | |
| Zhuge Liang’s son. Died along with his son defending Shu from Deng Ai. | ||
| Zhuge Zhi | 諸葛直 | |
| Chuko Chih | 诸葛直 | |
| Voyaged for Wu to find and conquer foreign lands with Wei Wen. Failed and was executed. | ||
| Zong Yu (Deyan) | 宗預 (德艷) | |
| Tsung Yü (Tê-yen) | 宗预 (德艳) | |
| Shu minister sent to Wu to ask why their guard increased after Liang’s death. | ||
| Zou Dan | 鄒丹 | |
| Tsou Tan | 邹丹 | |
| Killed by the rebelling Yan Rou, 4,000 of his men are killed as well. | ||
| Zou Jing | 鄒靖 | |
| Tsou Ching | 邹靖 | |
| Served as Commandant under Liu Yan. Fought the Yellow Scarves with Liu Bei. | ||
Notes: His name is incorrectly translated as ‘Zhou Jing’ in some Brewitt-Taylor editions. |
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| Zu Lang | 祖郎 | |
| Tsu Lang | 祖郎 | |
| Chieftain of Danyang. Defeated Sun Ce but later joined his army. | ||
| Zu Mao (Darong) | 祖茂 (大榮) | |
| Tsu Mao (Ta-jung) | 祖茂 (大荣) | |
| One of Sun Jian’s first four commanders. Tricked Hua Xiong in order to save Sun Jian’s life. | ||
| Zuo Ci (Yuanfang) | 左慈 (元放) | |
| Tso Tz‘ŭ (Yüan-fang) | 左慈 (元放) | |
| Taoist named ‘Master Black Horn’. Trained in the occult at Emei Mountain. | ||
Notes: Rafe de Crespigny calls him Zuo Ce. |
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| Zuo Feng | 左豐 | |
| Tso Fêng | 左丰 | |
| Eunuch of Han. Sent to evaluate Lu Zhi. Demanded a bribe, then lied about his merit. | ||
Notes: His name is incorrectly translated as ‘Zhuo Feng’ in some Brewitt-Taylor editions. |
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| Zuo Yi | 左奕 | |
| Tso I | 左奕 | |
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