Glossary of Proper Nouns
Chinese Personal Names
| Terms | Chinese | Korean | Explanation | Another Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu Heng | 許衡 |
허형 (쉬헝) |
Xu Heng(許衡, 1209 ~ 1281) was a Confucian scholar of the Song and Yuan Dynasties. He studied the Neo-Confucian theory of Cheng Brothers(二程) and Zhu Xi(朱熹) from Yao Shu(姚樞). In 1254, he was called to serve the Yuan Dynasty and given official positions. After resigning from office due to illness, he dedicated himself to educating students. | 위국공(魏國公), 허로재(許魯齋), 허형(許衡), 형(衡), 중평(仲平), 노재(魯齋) |
| Xu Honggang | 許弘剛 |
허홍강 (쉬홍강) |
Assumed to be a Ming official in the Wanli 萬曆 era. He disagreed with dispatching an army to Joseon during the Imjin War (aka Hideyoshi's Invasion) in order to cut military expenses. Instead, he argued for establishing defence lines in Liaodong 遼東. | 허홍강(許弘剛), 홍강(弘剛) |
| Xu Huang | 徐璜 |
서황 (쉬황) |
A powerful eunuch during the reign of Emperor Huan 桓帝 in the Eastern Han period. | |
| Xu Hui | 徐惠 |
서혜 (쉬후이) |
Xu Hui(徐惠), was a concubine of Emperor Taizong(太宗) of the Tang Dynasty. Born in Hu Prefecture(湖州), she was reputed for her knowledge of the Confucian classics and remarkable literary talent. | 서혜(徐惠), 서현비(徐賢妃) |
| Xu Ji | 徐積 |
서적 (쉬지) |
Xu Ji(徐積, 1028~1103) was an official and educator of the Song Dynasty. He studied under Hu Yuan(胡瑗) and earned the academic degree of Jinshi(進士) in 1067. He was renowned for his filial affection. He made comments on the Book of Odes(詩經), Book of Rites(禮記) and Spring and Autumn Annals(春秋). | 서적(徐積), 중거(仲車), 효절처사(節孝處士) |
| Xu Jie | 徐階 |
서계 (쉬졔) |
(1494-1574). A native of Songjiang 松江, the Southern Metropolitan Area 南直隸. He won a jinshi degree in 1523. In 1563 he was appointed Senior Grand Secretary (內閣首輔). Settling the politcal caused by Yan Song 嚴嵩, he won reputation as a capable prime minister. | |
| Xu Jing | 許靖 |
허정 (쉬징) |
(d. 222). An official of the Shu Han 蜀漢 during the Three Kingdoms period and a native of Runan Commandery 汝南郡. He was the cousin of Xu Shao 許劭, a famous commentator during the Eastern Han period. | 정(Jing 靖), 문휴(Wenxiu 文休) |
| Xu Jingzong | 許敬宗 |
허경종 (쉬징쭝) |
Xu Jingzong(許敬宗, 592-672) was an official of the Tang Dynasty, who served Emperor Gaozong(高宗) as chancellor. During the reign of Emperor Gaozong, allied with Emperor Gaozong's wife Empress Wu(武后), he was exceedingly powerful. He was posthumously honored as Miu(繆), later changed to Gong(恭). | 허경종(許敬宗), 연족(延族) |
| Xu Mao | 許懋 |
허무 (쉬마오) |
(464-532). A renowned Confucian classicist during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. | |
| Xu Miao | 徐邈 |
서막 (쉬먀오) |
(344-397). An official of the Eastern Jin. After the Yongjia rebellion 永嘉之亂, his family fled to the Southern region. He was appointed to the secretariat drafter 中書舍人 on Xie An's 謝安 recommendation. He was later promoted to Cavalier Attendant-in-Ordinary 散騎常侍. |