Yang Lan (1968-), a prominent Chinese media proprietor, journalist, and talk show hostess

poplar and willow trees collectively

the waxberry or red bayberry tree (Myrica rubra); its round, edible fruit which typically has a bumpy red or purple surface

Yang Liwei (1965–), the first Chinese astronaut sent into space.

white poplar; a deciduous tree with a tall, straight trunk and leaves that have white downy undersides; used as an ornamental tree, for windbreaks, or to make paper and plywood

poplar tree; any of various trees of the genus Populus

Theoretical physicist (1922-), co-developer of Yang-Mills gauge theory and 1957 Nobel laureate in physics.

Yangpu District, a central district in northeast Shanghai

Yang Guang (569-618), the second emperor of the Sui Dynasty (r. 604-618), also known as [[隋炀帝|隋煬帝|sui2 yang2 di4]]; noted for his massive infrastructure projects like the Grand Canal and his military campaigns, which ultimately led to the dynasty's collapse.

Yang Shangkun (1907-1998), Chinese communist military leader and former president of the People's Republic of China from 1988 to 1993

Yang Bin (1963-), a Chinese-Dutch businessman.

Yang Hucheng (1893-1949), a Chinese military leader and Nationalist general known for his key role in the 1936 Xi'an Incident.

Yang Guifei (719-756), the favorite consort of Emperor [[唐玄宗|唐玄宗|tang2 xuan2 zong1]] and one of the Four Beauties of ancient China; she is often referred to by her given name [[杨玉环|楊玉環|yang2 yu4 huan2]]

A deciduous tree of the poplar family that is highly resistant to salt, cold, and drought; native to desert regions of northwest China and Central Asia. Also called [[胡桐|胡桐|hu2 tong2]].

A deity in Chinese mythology and folklore, widely known as the god [[二郎神|二郎神|er4 lang2 shen2]]; characterized by having a third eye on his forehead, wielding a three-pointed double-edged spear, and accompanied by the Howling Celestial Dog.

Jerry Yang (1968-), the Taiwan-born American entrepreneur who co-founded Yahoo!

The carambola fruit or the evergreen tree it grows on; the fruit is yellow-green when ripe and has a distinctive five-pointed star shape when sliced.

Yang Wei (1979-), a Chinese badminton player who specialized in women's doubles

An organic compound occurring as colorless or white crystals; used as a raw material for making [[阿司匹林|阿司匹林|a1 si1 pi3 lin2]], as a preservative, or as a medication for skin conditions.

To shoot with great precision; literally "piercing a willow leaf from a hundred paces," referring to an expert archer or marksman.

Founding emperor of the Sui dynasty (reigned 581-604), known for reunifying China and establishing the imperial examination system; posthumously titled [[隋文帝|隋文帝|sui2 wen2 di4]]

A famous scholar and advisor (175-219) who served under the warlord [[曹操|曹操|cao2 cao1]] during the late Eastern Han dynasty; he was known for his extreme cleverness, which ultimately led to his execution by his master.

Yang Jiechi (1950-), Chinese politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of the PRC from 2007 to 2013.

Charlie Young (1974-), Hong Kong actress and singer

an evergreen shrub or small tree with small oval leaves and yellow flowers; its hard, dense, pale yellow wood is commonly used for carving and making combs

Yang Sen (1884-1977), a Sichuan warlord and general

Yang Yuhuan (719-756), the highest-ranking imperial consort of Emperor [[唐玄宗|唐玄宗|tang2 xuan2 zong1]] during the Tang Dynasty and one of the Four Beauties of ancient China; she is commonly known as [[杨贵妃|楊貴妃|yang2 gui4 fei1]]

Historical figure (died 756 AD), original name Yang Zhao; an influential prime minister during the Tang dynasty and cousin of Consort [[杨贵妃|楊貴妃|yang2 gui4 fei1]] whose corruption and rivalry with An Lushan helped trigger the An Lushan Rebellion

General, politician, and poet of the Northern Zhou and Sui dynasties (died 606), known for his military strategy and role in helping Emperor Yang of Sui take the throne.

(53 BC – 18 AD) A Western Han Dynasty philosopher, poet, and linguist; also written as [[扬雄|揚雄|yang2 xiong2]].

white poplar tree

Generals of the Yang Family, a popular cycle of stories from the Northern Song dynasty depicting the heroic military deeds of [[杨业|楊業|yang2 ye4]] and his descendants.

A famous Ming dynasty scholar, poet, and official (1488–1559) known for his vast erudition; he was exiled to Yunnan for decades after opposing the Emperor in the Great Rites Controversy.

Yang Xiuqing (1821-1856), a major leader and commander of the [[太平天国|太平天國|tai4 ping2 tian1 guo2]] during the Qing Dynasty; he was titled the East King and was a central figure in the rebellion until he was killed during internal power struggles

Yang Kaihui (1901-1930), the second wife of Mao Zedong

Literally meaning that water flows with the terrain and willow blossoms drift in the wind; used to describe a woman who is fickle in love, wanton, or of easy virtue

Yang Jun (571-600), son of the first Sui emperor [[杨坚|楊堅|yang2 jian1]]

Brigham Young (1801-1877), American religious leader in the Latter Day Saint movement

poplar blossoms or catkins; often refers to willow catkins or seeds

Yang Fujia (1936-2022), a Chinese nuclear physicist

Pterocarya stenoptera, a large deciduous tree in the walnut family native to China, often used for timber and making furniture

Yang Rui (1857-1898), a Qing dynasty reformer and one of the [[戊戌六君子|戊戌六君子|wu4 xu1 liu4 jun1 zi3]].

Founder of the Wu Kingdom (852-905) during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

The weeping willow tree; also used as a general term for [[柳树|柳樹|liu3 shu4]]

Yangling District in Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province

Yang Jiong (650–693?), a famous writer and official of the Tang Dynasty; he is known as one of the [[初唐四杰|初唐四傑|chu1 tang2 si4 jie2]].

A tall deciduous tree with white fuzz on the back of its leaves, used for furniture, paper, and as a windbreak; also known as [[白杨|白楊|bai2 yang2]], [[大叶杨|大葉楊|da4 ye4 yang2]], or [[响杨|響楊|xiang3 yang2]].

Famous Southern Song dynasty poet (1127-1206), one of the four great masters of the Southern Song period; known for his accessible style and interest in nature.

Yang Ye (died 986), a famous general of the Northern Song Dynasty known for defending against the [[辽|遼|liao2]] empire; his military exploits inspired the popular legends of the Yang Family Generals.