Yang Guifei
E718696
Yang Guifei was a famed imperial consort of China's Tang dynasty, celebrated for her beauty and romanticized in literature and art, whose relationship with Emperor Xuanzong became emblematic of both opulence and political downfall.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Yang Guifei canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8202282 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yang Guifei Context triple: [Huaqing Pool, associatedWith, Yang Guifei]
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A.
Xi Shi
Xi Shi is one of the legendary Four Beauties of ancient China, famed for her extraordinary beauty and prominent role in Chinese folklore and history.
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B.
Yang Kuei-mei
Yang Kuei-mei is a Taiwanese actress known for her acclaimed performances in art-house and independent films, particularly in collaborations with director Ang Lee.
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C.
Li Xiuzhen
Li Xiuzhen was the wife of prominent Chinese military leader and politician Li Zongren, who served as acting president of the Republic of China in the mid-20th century.
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D.
Song Meiling
Song Meiling was a prominent 20th-century Chinese political figure and influential wife of Chiang Kai-shek, known for her diplomatic efforts, advocacy for China on the international stage, and significant role in modern Chinese history.
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E.
Cheng Pei-pei
Cheng Pei-pei is a pioneering Chinese actress and martial arts film star, best known for her influential roles in classic wuxia cinema.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yang Guifei Target entity description: Yang Guifei was a famed imperial consort of China's Tang dynasty, celebrated for her beauty and romanticized in literature and art, whose relationship with Emperor Xuanzong became emblematic of both opulence and political downfall.
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A.
Xi Shi
Xi Shi is one of the legendary Four Beauties of ancient China, famed for her extraordinary beauty and prominent role in Chinese folklore and history.
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B.
Yang Kuei-mei
Yang Kuei-mei is a Taiwanese actress known for her acclaimed performances in art-house and independent films, particularly in collaborations with director Ang Lee.
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C.
Li Xiuzhen
Li Xiuzhen was the wife of prominent Chinese military leader and politician Li Zongren, who served as acting president of the Republic of China in the mid-20th century.
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D.
Song Meiling
Song Meiling was a prominent 20th-century Chinese political figure and influential wife of Chiang Kai-shek, known for her diplomatic efforts, advocacy for China on the international stage, and significant role in modern Chinese history.
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E.
Cheng Pei-pei
Cheng Pei-pei is a pioneering Chinese actress and martial arts film star, best known for her influential roles in classic wuxia cinema.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Chinese woman
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concubine ⓘ cultural icon ⓘ historical figure ⓘ imperial consort ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
An Lushan Rebellion
NERFINISHED
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Emperor Xuanzong of Tang NERFINISHED ⓘ Mount Mawei NERFINISHED ⓘ Tang imperial court at Chang'an NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| beautyEpithet | face that puts flowers to shame (as in later legend) ⓘ |
| birthCentury | 8th century ⓘ |
| category |
Chinese historical figures in literature
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Tang dynasty imperial consorts ⓘ |
| chineseName | 楊貴妃 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | China ⓘ |
| culture | Chinese ⓘ |
| deathCause | forced suicide ⓘ |
| deathCentury | 8th century ⓘ |
| deathContext | An Lushan Rebellion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dynasty | Tang dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | High Tang period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| familyName | Yang NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fullName | Yang Yuhuan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| givenName | Yuhuan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inArt |
Chinese opera
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Chinese painting ⓘ drama and film adaptations ⓘ |
| inLiterature |
"Chang Hen Ge" (長恨歌)
NERFINISHED
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"Song of Everlasting Sorrow" by Bai Juyi NERFINISHED ⓘ classical Chinese poetry ⓘ |
| knownFor |
extraordinary beauty
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influence at the Tang court ⓘ role in the events leading to the An Lushan Rebellion (as traditionally portrayed) ⓘ romantic relationship with Emperor Xuanzong ⓘ |
| legacy |
romanticized figure in East Asian culture
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subject of enduring legends and folklore ⓘ |
| memberOf | Four Beauties of ancient China NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| name | Yang Guifei NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableWork | subject of the poem "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" ⓘ |
| occupation | imperial consort ⓘ |
| oneOfFourBeauties | Yes ⓘ |
| partner | Emperor Xuanzong of Tang NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfDeath | Mawei Courier Station (near present-day Xingping, Shaanxi) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spouse | Emperor Xuanzong of Tang NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolism |
example of how personal relationships can affect politics (in traditional narratives)
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symbol of beauty ⓘ symbol of imperial decadence ⓘ symbol of romantic love ⓘ |
| title |
Guifei
NERFINISHED
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Noble Consort NERFINISHED ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Yang Guifei Description of subject: Yang Guifei was a famed imperial consort of China's Tang dynasty, celebrated for her beauty and romanticized in literature and art, whose relationship with Emperor Xuanzong became emblematic of both opulence and political downfall.
Referenced by (4)
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