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Dian Wei典韦
A fierce general under Cao Cao, exceptionally brave and strong, saved his lord multiple times, died in battle at Wancheng.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 5
- RELATION RECORDS
- 8
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Dian Wei, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 1 record＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Cao Cao—Dian Weisacrifice
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
2 figures · 3 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Cao Cao→Dian Weiemploy
Xiahou Dun→Dian Weirecommend
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
4 figures · 4 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Cao Cao→Dian Weipay respects
Dian Wei→Zhang Xiudie in battle
Dian Wei→Gao Shundefeat
Dian Wei→Hou Chengdefeat
7 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms
He was tall and imposing, chivalrous, served as Cao Cao's bodyguard, and died in battle at Wancheng.
In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Dian Wei was a commandant in front of Cao Cao's tent, exceptionally brave and strong. He saved Cao Cao from danger multiple times and slew enemy generals. When Cao Cao was ambushed at Wancheng, Dian Wei fought desperately to defend him and died in battle. Cao Cao, missing him, established a shrine and offered sacrifices.
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- Literature / legend7 profile notes
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
7 relations9 verified quotations- Cao Cao→ employ →Dian Wei
- Dian Wei→ save master →Cao Cao
- Cao Cao→ pay respects →Dian Wei
- Cao Cao→ sacrifice →Dian Wei
Verified original text · 9
遂命为帐前都尉
employ · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 10
操回寨，重赏典韦，加为领军都尉。
重赏加官 · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 12
7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Records of the Three Kingdoms
2 relations2 verified quotations- Dian Wei→ save master →Cao Cao
- Dian Wei→ die in battle →Zhang Xiu
Verified original text · 2
拜韦都尉，引置左右
guard · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·李臧文吕许典二庞阎传
……创重发，瞋目大骂而死
die in battle · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·李臧文吕许典二庞阎传
Relationship network
- employ← Cao Cao → Dian WeilitRomance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 10Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 12Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 16
Original text (3)
遂命为帐前都尉
操回寨，重赏典韦，加为领军都尉。
Original relation: 重赏加官 · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 12
操亲自哭而奠之
Original relation: 哭奠 · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 16
- save masterDian Wei → Cao Caohist × litRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·李臧文吕许典二庞阎传Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 11
Original text (2)
典韦杀散敌军，救出曹操
拜韦都尉，引置左右
Original relation: guard · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·李臧文吕许典二庞阎传
Original text (1)
操亲自拈香哭拜，三军无不感叹
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
此乃陈留人：姓典，名韦
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……创重发，瞋目大骂而死
Original text (1)
韦赶到吊桥边，高顺亦拦挡不住，都退入城中去了。
Original text (1)
操即使典韦出马，直取侯成。侯成抵敌不过，回马望城中走。