Li Sao
E704527
Li Sao is a seminal ancient Chinese poem attributed to Qu Yuan, renowned for its rich allegory, personal lament, and profound influence on Chinese literature and the Chu ci tradition.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Li Sao canonical | 3 |
| Li Sao (Encountering Sorrow) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7946810 — 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: Li Sao Context triple: [Qu Yuan, notableWork, Li Sao]
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A.
Shen Dao
Shen Dao is the ceremonial spirit road leading to the Ming Tombs near Beijing, lined with stone statues and monuments that honor deceased emperors.
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B.
Li Hai
Li Hai is a Chinese human rights activist known for his pro-democracy efforts and imprisonment in China, for which he received international recognition.
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C.
Ban Shu
Ban Shu is a legendary figure from Chinese historical romance, often depicted as a courageous and intelligent woman navigating court politics and personal relationships in ancient China.
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D.
Li Mu Bai
Li Mu Bai is a legendary Wudang swordsman and master martial artist in the wuxia film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," known for his exceptional skill, discipline, and tragic, unfulfilled love.
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E.
Xun Qing
Xun Qing, better known by his courtesy name Xunzi, was an influential Confucian philosopher of the Warring States period known for his belief in the inherent badness of human nature and the importance of ritual and education.
- 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: Li Sao Target entity description: Li Sao is a seminal ancient Chinese poem attributed to Qu Yuan, renowned for its rich allegory, personal lament, and profound influence on Chinese literature and the Chu ci tradition.
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A.
Shen Dao
Shen Dao is the ceremonial spirit road leading to the Ming Tombs near Beijing, lined with stone statues and monuments that honor deceased emperors.
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B.
Li Hai
Li Hai is a Chinese human rights activist known for his pro-democracy efforts and imprisonment in China, for which he received international recognition.
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C.
Ban Shu
Ban Shu is a legendary figure from Chinese historical romance, often depicted as a courageous and intelligent woman navigating court politics and personal relationships in ancient China.
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D.
Li Mu Bai
Li Mu Bai is a legendary Wudang swordsman and master martial artist in the wuxia film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," known for his exceptional skill, discipline, and tragic, unfulfilled love.
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E.
Xun Qing
Xun Qing, better known by his courtesy name Xunzi, was an influential Confucian philosopher of the Warring States period known for his belief in the inherent badness of human nature and the importance of ritual and education.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
allegorical poem
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ancient Chinese poem ⓘ lyric poem ⓘ work of classical Chinese literature ⓘ |
| approximateDate | 3rd century BCE ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Qu Yuan ⓘ |
| author | Qu Yuan ⓘ |
| containsMotif |
journey through heavens and mythic realms
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loyal minister slandered by rivals ⓘ search for a virtuous ruler ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Ancient China ⓘ |
| culturalStatus |
foundational text of the Chu ci tradition
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seminal work of Chinese literature ⓘ |
| dynasty | Warring States period ⓘ |
| genre |
allegory
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personal lament ⓘ political lament ⓘ |
| hasEnglishTitle |
Encountering Sorrow
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On Encountering Trouble ⓘ |
| includedIn | standard editions of Chu ci ⓘ |
| influenced |
Chinese political poetry
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Chinese romantic literature ⓘ Han fu rhapsodies ⓘ
linked to:
Songs of Chu
later Chinese lyric poetry ⓘ |
| language | Classical Chinese ⓘ |
| literaryMovement |
Chu ci tradition
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linked to:
Chu Ci
|
| literaryTradition |
Chu ci
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linked to:
Chu Ci
|
| mainCharacter | poet-persona of Qu Yuan ⓘ |
| meter | irregular verse ⓘ |
| narrativeVoice | first-person ⓘ |
| narratorRole | loyal but exiled minister ⓘ |
| partOf |
Chu ci
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linked to:
Chu Ci
|
| period | Warring States period ⓘ |
| setting |
court of Chu
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linked to:
Chu royal court
|
| state | State of Chu ⓘ |
| studiedIn | Chinese literary canon ⓘ |
| theme |
cosmic journey
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exile ⓘ injustice ⓘ loyalty ⓘ moral integrity ⓘ political corruption ⓘ search for an ideal ruler ⓘ self-cultivation ⓘ |
| usesLiteraryDevice |
allegory
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extended metaphor ⓘ mythological imagery ⓘ symbolism ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Li Sao Description of subject: Li Sao is a seminal ancient Chinese poem attributed to Qu Yuan, renowned for its rich allegory, personal lament, and profound influence on Chinese literature and the Chu ci tradition.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.