Yi Yin | |
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| Born | Yi Zhi |
| Nationality | Shang |
| Known for | Serving Tang of Shang; overthrowing Xia Dynasty; serving Tai Jia; |
Yi Yin (Chinese: 伊尹; pinyin: Yī Yǐn, born Yī Zhì (伊挚), also known as A Heng (阿衡)), was a minister of the early Shang Dynasty. He was one of the most honoured officials of the early Shang Dynasty. He helped Tang of Shang, the founder of the Shang dynasty, to defeat King Jie of Xia. Oracle inscriptions of Yi gave been found, evidence that his social status was high. [1]