Xiang Yu
Xiang Yu

Xiang Ji (c. 232– c.January 202 BC), courtesy name Yu, was the Hegemon-King of Western Chu during the Chu–Han Contention period (206–202 BC) of China. A noble of the state of Chu, Xiang Yu rebelled against the Qin dynasty, destroying their last remnants and becoming a powerful warlord.

Xiang Yu's family name was Xiang (項) while his given name was Ji (籍) and his courtesy name was Yu (羽; Yǔ;). He is best known as Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu is popularly known as the "Hegemon-King of Western Chu" (西楚霸王; Xīchǔ bà wáng). This title is sometimes shortened to "Ba Wang". Since Xiang Yu's death, the term "Ba Wang" has come to refer specifically to Xiang.

Xiang Yu Famous Poems

    • ○ Song of Gaixia (垓下歌)
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