Xiahou Hui | |
|---|---|
| 夏侯恵 | |
| Administrator of Le'an (樂安太守) | |
| In office ?–? | |
| Monarch | ? |
| Chancellor of Yan (燕相) | |
| In office ?–? | |
| Monarch | ? |
| Personal details | |
| Born | between 207 and 219[1] |
| Died | between 243 and 255 |
| Parent |
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| Occupation | Official |
| Courtesy name | Zhiquan (稚權) |
Xiahou Hui (fl.220 - 243),courtesy nameZhiquan, was an official of the state ofCao Wei during theThree Kingdoms period of China.
Xiahou Hui was the sixth son ofXiahou Yuan, a general who served underCao Cao, the warlord who laid the foundation for theCao Wei state in the lateEastern Han dynasty before theThree Kingdoms period. As a youth, he was already known for being knowledgeable, well-read and talented in literary arts. He served in various positions in the Cao Wei government, including Gentleman of the Yellow Gate (黃門侍郎), Chancellor (相) ofYan State (燕國), and Administrator (太守) ofLe'an Commandery (樂安郡). He also had several debates with Zhong Yu (锺毓), a son ofZhong Yao. He died at the age of 36.[2]