Kai Lung’s Golden Hours · Character
Weng Cho
A member of the House of Wu whose fortunes and obligations entangle him in the schemes that Kai Lung's stories must untangle.
major
Also known as Cho - kow, Weng, Weng Cho of the House of Wu, the House of Wu
First appearance: kai lung s golden hours
As a major figure in Kai Lung’s Golden Hours, Weng Cho is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Referred to as Cho-kow, a tribesman of Khim accused of tomb-robbing, who is brought to trial and calls for Kai Lung to tell a story.
Weng Cho carries the name and expectations of the House of Wu, a lineage that shapes both his opportunities and his burdens. His position in the social order places him among those who must weigh family honor against personal desire, and the tension between the two drives much of his conduct. In the early-middle arc he represents the pull of inherited duty against the unpredictable currents of Kai Lung's world.
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Character Web
23 connectionsA slice of how Weng Cho sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central and recurring characters
- Minor and supporting cast
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reaches the emotional peak of Weng’s silent, defiant grief a…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Wu - yong
professional · positive
Weng Cho and Wu-yong are colleagues in a trade or craft, working together regularly. How this plays out →
- Wang Ho
friendship · positive
- Wu - yong
professional · positive
Weng Cho and Wu-yong are colleagues in a trade or craft, working together regularly. How this plays out →
- Wang Ho
friendship · positive
- Wang Ho
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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Weng Cho appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Degraded Persistence of the Effete Ming-Shu
- The High-Minded Strategy of the Amiable Hwa-Mei
- The Story of Weng Cho; or, the One Devoid of Name
Chapter companion notes
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