[ Well read, he resigned his position rather then have Yuan Shu to harm his people.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Chou Hsin (Ta-ming)
Simplified Chinese: 周昕 (大明)
Pronunciation: Zhou1 Xin1 (Da4ming2)
Cantonese (Yale): Jau Yan (Daai-ming)
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Zau Jan (Daai-ming)
Birthplace: Kuaiji
Rank and Titles
Administrator of Dangyang
Family and Relationships
Zhou Ang, Zhou Yu (Younger Brothers); Chen Fan (Tutor)
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 15
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The Family Slave: Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu
A forum discussion about the relationship between Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and others involved, such as Yuan Cheng, Sun Jian, Gongsun Zan and Zhou Xin.
Biography
Zhou Xin, styled Daming, originally served under Liu Yao. Defended against Sun Ce when he came south to attack using Yuan Shu’s troops. He fought Wu Jing, one of Yuan Shu’s officers, but was defeated by Sun Ce. After Liu Yao’s defeat, he fled to Wang Lang. When Sun Ce continued his campaign, he was killed in battle (in the novel, by Sun Ce himself).