Three Kingdoms History: Hu Zhen

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Hu Zhen (Wencai)   胡軫 (文才)

Lived: AD 146–190

Biographies:
None Available

Served: Dong Zhuo, Hu Zhen, Li Jue

He led 5,000 men against Sun Jian but was killed by Cheng Pu after a few bouts.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Hu Chên (Wên-ts‘ai)
Simplified Chinese: 胡轸 (文才)
Pronunciation: Hu2 Zhen3 (Wen2cai2)
Cantonese (Yale): Wu Jan (Man-choi)
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Wu Zan (Man-coi)
Min-Nan: Ouw Tin (Bun-cai)

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  • Wasn’t killed by Cheng Pu but would live on to aid Wang Yun.
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September 20, 2008