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The Four Beauties or Four Great Beauties are four Chinese women who were renowned for their beauty. The four are usually identified as Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diaochan, and Yang Yuhuan.[1] Among them, Diaochan is a fictional character while the rest have been greatly embellished by legend. They gained their reputation from the influence they exercised over powerful men and, consequently, their impact on Chinese history. [1]
- ^ a b Woo, X.L. (2016). Love Tales of Ancient China. Algora. pp. 1–4. ISBN 978-1-62894-204-0.