Glossary of Proper Nouns
Chinese Personal Names
| Terms | Chinese | Korean | Explanation | Another Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liu Chang | 劉鋹 |
류창 (류창) |
(942-980 CE). The last ruler of the Southern Han (Nan Han 南漢) during the Five Dynasties period. | |
| Liu Chang | 劉侍讀 |
유시독 (류창) |
Refers to Liu Chang 劉敞 (1019~1068); see Liu Chang 劉敞 | 유시독(劉侍讀), 유창(劉敞), 창(敞), 원부(原父) |
| Liu Chang | 劉敞 |
유창 (류창) |
Liu Chang(劉敞, 1019~1068) was an official of the Song Dynasty. In 1046 he earned the jinshi(進士) degree. In the reign of Emperor Yingzong(英宗), he was appointed Reader-in-waiting(侍讀). | 유시독(劉侍讀), 유창(劉敞), 창(敞), (原父) |
| Liu Changyan | 劉昌言 |
유창언 (류창옌) |
Liu Changyan(劉昌言, 942~999) was an official of the Song Dynasty. In 983 he earned the jinshi(進士) degree. In the reign of Emperor Taizong(太宗), he was impeached and dismissed. | 유창언(劉昌言), 창언(昌言), 우모(禹謨) |
| Liu Chen | 劉諶 |
유심 (류천) |
(d. 263 CE). A son of emperor Liu Shan 劉禪 of the Shu Han 蜀漢 dynasty. He killed his family and committed suicided when the Shu Han court chose to surrender to the Cao Wei 曹魏 army. | 북지왕(Beidi Wang 北地王), 심(Chen 諶) |
| Liu Chenggui | 劉承規 |
유승규 (류청구이) |
Liu Chenggui(劉承規, 949-1012) was an eunuch official of the Northern Song Dynasty. He had a profound knowledge of the calendar and made a great contribution in establishing standard weights and measures. He also distinguished himself in suppressing rebellions in the reign of Emperor Taizong(太宗). | 유승규(劉承規), 승규(承規), 대방(大方) |
| Liu Chenweng | 劉辰翁 |
유진옹 (류천웡) |
Liu Chenweng(劉辰翁, 1232~1297) was a poet of the Southern Song Dynasty. He came from Ji Prefecture(吉州) and earned the jinshi(進士) degree in 1262. In 1275 he participated in the Loyal Army led by Wen Tianxiang(文天祥). After the fall of the Song Dynasty, he never again entered government service. | 유진옹(劉辰翁), 회맹(會孟), 수계(須溪) |
| Liu Chong | 劉崇 |
유숭 (류충) |
(895-954 CE). The founding emperor of the Northern Han (Bei Han 北漢) dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. | |
| Liu Chongzheng | 劉崇正 |
유숭정 (류충정) |
A Ming general who came to Joseon Korea during the Imjin War (aka Hideyoshi's Invasion). He was sent back to China in 1594. He visited Korea again in 1605. | 유숭정(劉崇正), 류유격(劉遊擊), 숭정(崇正) |
| Liu Cong | 劉聰 |
유총 (리우충) |
(d. 318). The son of Liu Yuan 劉淵 and an emperor of the Former Zhao (Qian Zhao 前趙) during Sixteen Kingdoms period. When Liu Cong studied in Luoyang(洛陽), the capital of the Western Jin 西晉, in his early years, he was known for his knowledge of the classics. He was also a capable general during his father Liu Yuan's reign. Liu Cong defeated Louyang and Chang'an 長安 in 311 and 316 respectively. | 현문(Xuanmen 玄門) |