(154–202) A major warlord during the late Eastern Han dynasty who controlled much of northern China before being defeated by Cao Cao.

Yuan Shikai (1859–1916); high-ranking Qing official and military leader who became the first formal president of the Republic of China in 1912 and later declared himself emperor of a year before his death.

Yuan Shu (died 199), a warlord during the late Eastern Han dynasty and a younger brother or cousin of [[袁绍|袁紹|yuan2 shao4]]; he occupied Shouchun and briefly declared himself emperor under the name Zhongjia before being defeated.

Famous Ming Dynasty general from Dongguan who successfully defended the northern frontier against the Manchu Qing army; he was later executed after being falsely accused of treason.

Anita Yuen (1971-), a famous Hong Kong actress

Yuan Mei (1716–1797), a famous Qing dynasty poet, essayist, and gastronome. Known for his advocacy of personal spirituality in poetry, he is considered one of the Three Great Masters of the Qianlong and Jiaqing eras.

Yuanzhou district of Yichun city in Jiangxi province

A silver coin minted in the early Republic of China featuring the portrait of [[袁世凯|袁世凱|yuan2 shi4 kai3]]

Yuan Hongdao (1568-1610), a famous poet and travel writer of the Ming dynasty who founded the Gong'an School of literature.

Yuanzhou district of Yichun city in Jiangxi province

Yuan Hong (328–376), a famous historian and man of letters of the Eastern Jin period, known for writing the "Annals of the Later Han" and "Biographies of the Worthies of the Bamboo Grove".

Yuan Jing (1911-1999), a Chinese writer, dramatist, and film critic

silver coins from the early Republic of China featuring the head of Yuan Shikai on the obverse side; also known as [[袁大头|袁大頭|yuan2 da4 tou2]]

Southern Song dynasty historian (1131–1205) who created the "narrative from beginning to end" style in his work "Tongjian Jishi Benmo"

Yuan Yuling (died 1674), a writer during the Qing dynasty and author of the play [[西楼记|西樓記|xi1 lou2 ji4]]

scholar and official of the Eastern Jin and Liu Song dynasties known for his extensive learning

To oppose the rule of [[袁世凯|袁世凱|yuan2 shi4 kai3]], specifically during the National Protection War of 1915-1916.

The series of political and military struggles in 1915-1916 against [[袁世凯|袁世凱|yuan2 shi4 kai3]]'s attempt to restore the monarchy and for the protection of the Republic.

A movement opposing [[袁世凯|袁世凱|yuan2 shi4 kai3]] during the National Protection War from 1915 to 1916.

Yuan Jue (1267–1327), a prominent writer, calligrapher, and historian of the Yuan dynasty

Yuan Ang (c. 200–148 BC), a famous minister and statesman of the Western Han dynasty known for his directness and for advising Emperor Jing to execute [[晁错|晁錯|chao2 cuo4]] during the Rebellion of the Seven States.