Encyclopedia: Cen Hun

Cen Hun; Ts‘ên Hun; 岑昏

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Cen Hun 岑昏

Lived: AD ?–280

Biographies:
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Served: Wu

Eunuch and favourite of Sun Hao, he was killed and eaten by palace officials.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Ts‘ên Hun
Simplified Chinese: 岑昏
Pronunciation: Cen2 Hun1
Cantonese (Yale): Sam Fan
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Sam Fan
Min-Nan: Gim Hun

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  • Historically, a Minister of Wu rather then a eunuch.

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April 10, 2023