Chu Liuxiang

Chu Liuxiang
Wuxia character
Created byGu Long
In-universe information
Nicknames"Xiangshuai",
"Daoshuai"
GenderMale
SpouseZhang Jiejie
Chu Liuxiang
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese楚留香
Simplified Chinese楚留香
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChǔ Liúxiāng
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingCo2 Lau4-hoeng1
Xiangshuai
Traditional Chinese香帥
Simplified Chinese香帅
Literal meaningChief Xiang
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinXiāng Shuài
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingHoeng1 Seoi3
Daoshuai
Traditional Chinese盜帥
Simplified Chinese盗帅
Literal meaningChief of Bandits/Thieves
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinDào Shuài
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingDou6 Seoi3
Vietnamese name
VietnameseSở Lưu Hương

Chu Liuxiang is the fictional protagonist of the wuxia novel series Chu Liuxiang Series by Taiwanese writer Gu Long. His given name "Liuxiang" literally means "lingering fragrance". Nicknamed "Daoshuai" ("Bandit Chief") or "Xiangshuai" ("Chief Xiang"), he steals from the rich to help the poor and upholds justice in the jianghu (martial artists' community). He has been portrayed in numerous films and television series adapted from the novel series by notable actors such as Ti Lung, Adam Cheng, Michael Miu, Richie Ren, Ken Chu and Ken Chang.