Zhan Zhao

Zhan Zhao
Wuxia character
from one 1890 print of the novel
Created byShi Yukun
In-universe information
NicknamesSouthern Hero (南俠)
Imperial Cat (御貓)
GenderMale
SpouseDing Yuehua (丁月华)
HomeWujin, Changzhou
Zhan Zhao
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhǎn Zhāo
Wade–GilesChan3 Chao1
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationJin2 Chiu1
JyutpingZin2 Ciu1

Zhan Zhao (展昭) is a fictional character in the Chinese wuxia classic The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants. Nicknamed the "Southern Hero", he is a righteous knight-errant with incredible martial arts skills, often helping Prefect Bao Zheng uphold justice. Emperor Renzong of Song made him a 4th rank royal guard and gave him the title "Imperial Cat" for his swift movements.