shěn​yún​yīng

Shen Yunying

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沈云英/ 沈雲英 shěn​yún​yīng Shen Yunying

A female general during the late Ming dynasty from Xiaoshan, Zhejiang (dates unknown), who gained fame for her military skill and courage; she defended Daozhou against rebel forces after her father was killed in battle and was awarded the rank of guerrilla general

沈云英/ 沈雲英 shěn​yún​yīng Shen Yunying (play)

A traditional Chinese opera based on the life of the female general of the same name; it depicts her defense of the city of Daozhou, her military honors, and her eventual retirement following the death of her husband in combat.

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