Wei
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Wei (魏) refers to:
- Northern Wei Dynasty, archaeologically the most famous of the Wei dynasties.
- The State of Wei during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
- The Kingdom of Wei during the Three Kingdoms Period.
- The Kingdom of Wei founded by Ran Min during the Period of Wu Hu.
- a Chinese family name.
- Wei Yan, a military officer of Shu during the Three Kingdoms Period.
- Wei Zheng, a famous statesman of the Tang Dynasty.
- Wei Jingsheng, a Chinese dissident.
- Wei Hai, an ancient wargame.
Wei (Simplified: 卫, Traditional: 衛) refers to:
- The State of Wei during Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
- a Chinese family name. Notable Weis include:
- Lady Wei Shuo, calligrapher.
- Wei Yang, later known as Shang Yang, Qin minister.
- Wei Qing, a famous general of the Western Han Dynasty.
Wei (韋/韦), Chinese family name.
Wei River (Simplified Chinese:渭河): the Wei River is a main tributary to the Yellow River.
Wei is the star Epsilon Scorpii.