Lüzhu
Lüzhu (simplified Chinese: 绿珠; traditional Chinese: 綠珠; pinyin: Lǜ zhū; lit. 'green pearl'; died 300) also called Liang, was an Ancient Chinese Gējì, dancer and music teacher.[1][2]
She was bought by Shi Chong (249–300), an official of Emperor Wu of Jin, and was his concubine.[2] She became famous for her artistry and beauty, as she entertained his guests as a Gējì and dancer.[3][4] She also composed music, and made poetry into songs by composing music for it. The famous composition Aonao qu has been attributed to both her as well as to Shi Chong.
When a high official from the Imperial court -Shi Chong's rival, Sung Xiu - demanded to buy her, Shi Chong refused to sell.[2][5] Shi Chong was then arrested and ordered to commit suicide, upon which Lüzhu herself committed suicide.[4][2] Lüzhu is depicted in the Wu Shuang Pu (無雙譜, Table of Peerless Heroes) by Jin Guliang.[4]
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[edit](Chinese language) Lüzhu on the site of Baidu Baike
- 300 deaths
- 3rd-century Chinese people
- 3rd-century Chinese women
- Ancient dancers
- Chinese Gējìs
- Ancient Chinese composers
- Ancient singers
- Ancient slaves
- Chinese concubines
- Chinese slaves
- Chinese women singers
- Chinese women composers
- Jin dynasty (266–420) musicians
- 3rd-century musicians
- Suicides in the Jin dynasty (266–420)
- Ancient Chinese musicians