Glossary of Proper Nouns
Chinese Personal Names
| Terms | Chinese | Korean | Explanation | Another Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuchi Jingde | 尉遲敬德 |
위지경덕[울지경덕] (위츠징더) |
Yuchi Jingde(尉遲敬德, 585–658) was a general of the Tang Dynasty. In the reign of Emperor Taizong(太宗), he enjoyed the honor of being one of 24 meritorious retainers whose portraits were on display at the Lingyan Hall(凌烟閣) by virtue of his distinguished service in war. | 경덕(敬德), 위지경덕(尉遲敬德), 울지공(尉遲恭) |
| Yue Ai | 樂欬 |
악해 (웨아이) |
A native of the state of Lu 魯. A disciple of Confucius. | 건성후(Jiancheng Hou 建成侯) |
| Yue Fei | 岳飛 |
악비 (웨페이) |
Yue Fei(岳飛, 1103~1142) was a military general of the Southern Song dynasty who came from a humble family. He made a great contribution to defeating the Jin(金) forces. However, his attempt to push north and recapture all of the lost territory was opposed by the Grand Councilor Qin Hui(秦檜), and eventually he was imprisoned and executed by Qin Hui. He was granted the posthumous name of Wumu(武穆) by Emperor Xiaozong(孝宗) in 1169. He was granted the posthumous title of Prince of È(鄂王) by Emperor Ningzong(寧宗) in 1211. | 무목(武穆), 비(飛), 악(岳), 악무목(岳武穆), 악비(岳飛), 붕거(鵬擧) |
| Yue Wang | 越王 |
월왕 (웨왕) |
King of Yue. See Goujian 句踐. | |
| Yue Wang Goujian | 越王句踐 |
월왕구천 (웨왕거우젠) |
King Goujian of Yue. See Goujian 句踐. | |
| Yue Yang | 樂羊 |
악양 (웨양) |
Being a native of the state of Zhongshan 中山, he became a general of the state of Wei 魏. Yue Yi 樂毅, a famous general of the state of Yan 燕, was his descendant. | |
| Yue Yi | 樂毅 |
악의 (웨이) |
A renowned general of the state of Yan 燕 during the Warring States period. By the order of King Zhao of Yan 燕昭王, he led the allied forces of Zhao 趙, Wei 魏, Chu 楚 and Han 韓, and greatly defeated the Qi 齊 army in 284 BCE. | 의(Yi 毅) |
| Yun Gong Zhong Yi | 鄖公鍾儀 |
운공종의 (윈궁중이) |
A virtuous court musician 伶人 in the state of Chu 楚 during the Spring and Autumn period. | 종의(Zhong Yi 鍾儀) |
| Yuwen Heita | 宇文黑獺 |
우문흑달 (위원헤이타) |
See Yuwen Tai 宇文泰 | 우문흑달(宇文黑獺) |
| Yuwen Shiji | 宇文士及 |
우문사급 (위원스지) |
Yuwen Shiji(宇文士及, ?-642) was a son of Yuwen Shu(宇文述), a general of the Sui Dynasty(隋). After his half brother, Yuwen Huaji(宇文化及) killed Emperor Yang(煬帝), he was installed as King Shu(蜀王). However, he surrendered to Tang, and later he was promoted to chancellor in the reign of Emperor Taizong(太宗). Emperor Taizong trusted him deeply. | 공(恭), 사급(士及), 우문사급(宇文士及), 종(縱) |