沈尹戌

Shen Yin Shu

philosopher china ancient

DynastySpring and Autumn

Years— — BC 506

Birthplace—

DeathplaceYongshi (in present-day Jingshan County)

Left Sima

Grand Master of Chu

Biography

Shenyin Shu (Chinese: 沈尹戍; pinyin: Shěn Yǐn Shù) or Shenyin Xu (Chinese: 沈尹戌; pinyin: Shěn Yǐn Xū) (died 506 BC) was a general of the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He was a great-grandson of King Zhuang of Chu.

Inspiring Quote

"Chu's internal affairs are chaotic, and the war against Wu is losing repeatedly; there will surely be national ruin."

—— Zuo Zhuan