Glossary of Proper Nouns
Chinese Personal Names
| Terms | Chinese | Korean | Explanation | Another Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li Ning | 李寧 |
이영 (리닝) |
A brigade general 遊擊. He came to Korea, following Li Rusong 李如松. He made military contributions during the Battle of Pyeongyang 平壤 in 1593. | 이영(李寧) |
| Li Niushi | 李牛世 |
이우세 (리뉴스) |
A native of Liaodong 遼東. His servant was captured by Jianzhou Jurchens 建州女眞. In 1475, the servant escaped to Korea and was later repartriated to Liaodong. | 이우세(李牛世) |
| Li Peilin | 李沛霖 |
이패림 (리페이린) |
The author of Sishu Zhuzi Tongyi Tiaobian(四書朱子同異條辨) during the reign of Emperor Kangxi (康熙帝) of the Qing Dynasty. | 이패림(李沛霖) |
| Li Pinghu | 李平胡 |
이평호 (리핑후) |
A general under Li Rusong 李如松. He led eight hundred soldiers when Li first came to Korea in 1593. | 이도독(李都督), 이평호(李平胡), 평호(平胡) |
| Li Qi | 李錡 |
이기 (리치) |
Li Qi(李錡, 741-807), a member of the Royal family, was an rebellious official of the Tang Dynasty(唐朝). He was a powermonger and cruel tax collector who curried Emperor Dezong(德宗)'s favor by sending him rare treasures. He was arrogant and abused his power. In 807, he led a revolt against the Emperor but failed. He was arrested by his subordinates, sent to the capital, and executed. | 이기(李錡) |
| Li Qi | 李琦 |
이기 (리치) |
Li Qi(李琦) was a member of the envoy who was sent to Joseon during the reign of Yongle Emperor(永樂帝) of the Ming dynasty and held a post of the Director of the Rites(禮部郎中). | 이기(李琦), 이랑중(李郞中) |
| Li Qiao | 李喬 |
이교 (리챠오) |
A servant of the Chongzhen 崇禎 Emperor's heir. | 이교(李喬) |
| Li Qin | 李欽 |
이흠 (리친) |
A battalion commander(千戶) who was sent to Joseon as an envoy during the reign of Empror Xuande (1426-1435) of the Ming Dynasty. | 이흠(李欽) |
| Li Qing | 李淸 |
이청 (리칭) |
A messenger of Cha Dashou(査大受), a regional commander(總兵) dispatched to Joseon during the Imjin War(Hideyoshi's Invasion). | 이청(李淸) |
| Li Qing | 李慶 |
이경 (리칭) |
A Ming envoy who came to Korea in 1568 in order to install King Seonjo 宣祖 as the King of Joseon. | 이경(李慶) |