the Chanyu (單于) | 24 Histories

Overview

The translated histories identify the Chanyu as a ruler. This record brings together 2 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

Type	English	Chinese	Pinyin
Personal	the Chanyu	單于	Chányú
Title	Chanyu	單于	Chányú

Identity

Historicity: Historical
Identification: Title only
Sex: Uncertain

Roles

Ruler

References in the histories

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Book of Han, Chapter 5Volume 4: Annals of Emperor Wen · 2 passages

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今朕夙興夜寐，勤勞天下，憂苦萬民，為之惻怛不安，未嘗一日忘於心，故遣使者冠蓋相望，結徹於道，以諭朕志於單于。 Now I rise at dawn and retire at night, laboring diligently for the empire, worrying and suffering on behalf of the myriad people, feeling compassion and unrest for them, never forgetting it for even a single day. Therefore I have sent envoys with their ceremonial umbrellas in constant succession, filling the roads, to communicate my intentions clearly to the Chanyu.

今單于反古之道，計社稷之安，便萬民之利，新與朕俱棄細過，偕之大道，結兄弟之義，以全天下元元之民。 Now the Chanyu has returned to the ancient way, considering the security of the state and the benefit of the myriad people. Together with me he sets aside minor grievances and follows the great path, forming brotherly bonds to preserve the common people of the entire world.