Encyclopedia: Cheng Yu

Served Wei as an advisor. From Dong’e in Dongjun.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Ch‘êng Yü (Chung-tê)
Simplified Chinese: 程昱 (仲德)
Pronunciation: Cheng² Yu⁴ (Zhong⁴de²)
Cantonese (Yale): Ching Yuk (Jung-dak)
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Cing Juk (Zung-dak)
Min-Nan: Thia Yok (Tiong-tek)

Birthplace: Dong’er, Dong County
(Presently Yanggu County in Shandong Province)

Other Names: Cheng Li

Name 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).

Rank and Titles

Prefect of Shouzhang; Chancellor of Dongping; Administrator of Jiyin; Area Commander of Yan; General Who Inspires Awe; General Who Displays Firmness; Adviser to Cao Pi’s Army Commandant of the Guards; Commandant of the Guards

Family and Relationships

Cheng Wu, Cheng Yan (Sons); Cheng Xiao (Grandson)

Literary Appearances

Sanguozhi: Wei 14

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