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Chʽên Hao

A commentator on Sun Tzǔ's military treatise.

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Also known as 陳皡 Chʽên Hao

First appearance: The Commentators

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A contemporary of Tu Mu who wrote a new commentary because Tsʽao Kung's was too obscure and Tu Mu's too diffuse; he often attacked Tu Mu's shortcomings.
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  • Commentators and translators
  • Historical military figures
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