song jiang

language: en

definitions

  1. The central protagonist and leader of the outlaws in the 14th-century Chinese classical novel *Water Margin*, widely recognized by his nickname 'Timely Rain' for his generosity, loyalty, and eventual pursuit of imperial amnesty.
    en: The central protagonist and leader of the outlaws in the 14th-century Chinese classical novel *Water Margin*, widely recognized by his nickname 'Timely Rain' for his generosity, loyalty, and eventual pursuit of imperial amnesty.
  2. A traditional Chinese personal name that has been used by various historical and contemporary figures across different regions and social backgrounds.
    en: A traditional Chinese personal name that has been used by various historical and contemporary figures across different regions and social backgrounds.
  3. A real-life rebel leader and bandit who operated in eastern China during the late Northern Song dynasty, whose documented exploits later served as the primary inspiration for the epic novel *Water Margin*.
    en: A real-life rebel leader and bandit who operated in eastern China during the late Northern Song dynasty, whose documented exploits later served as the primary inspiration for the epic novel *Water Margin*.

examples

  1. Literary critics often debate whether Song Jiang's unwavering loyalty to the emperor ultimately saved or doomed the Liangshan brotherhood.

    Literary critics often debate whether Song Jiang's unwavering loyalty to the emperor ultimately saved or doomed the Liangshan brotherhood.

  2. My neighbor's father bears the name Song Jiang, a tribute to the heroic leader from classic Chinese literature.

    My neighbor's father bears the name Song Jiang, a tribute to the heroic leader from classic Chinese literature.

  3. Historical chronicles record that Song Jiang commanded a band of outlaws before eventually surrendering to government forces and participating in northern border campaigns.

    Historical chronicles record that Song Jiang commanded a band of outlaws before eventually surrendering to government forces and participating in northern border campaigns.