5th-century BC Chinese people

Zeng Shen (505–435 BC), better known as Zengzi (Master Zeng), courtesy name Ziyu (), was a Chinese philosopher and disciple of Confucius. He later taught Zisi (Kong Ji), the grandson of Confucius, who was in turn the teacher of Mencius, thus beginning a line of transmitters of orthodox Confucian traditions. He is revered as one of the Four Sages of Confucianism.

Chinese Wu kingdom general and politician (died 484 BC)

one of the renowned Four Great Beauties of ancient China (b. 506 BC)

early 5th-century BC Chinese political and military advisor

5th-century BC Chinese engineer and inventor

Disciple of Confucius (542–480 BC)

5th-century BC prominent disciple of Confucius

Spouse of Duke Ling of Wei (died 480 BC)

Important disciple of Confucius (520–456 BC)

Prominent disciple of Confucius (522–458 BC)

4th-century BC Chinese philosopher and engineer

prominent disciple of Confucius (536–c.487 BC)

disciple of Confucius

Leading disciple of Confucius (born 522 BC)

Disciple of Confucius (born 522 BC)

5th-century BC disciple of Confucius

Yuenü () was a swordswoman from the state of Yue, in the modern Chinese province of Zhejiang. She is also known as Maiden of the Southern Forest. She was author of the earliest-known exposition on swordplay.

Jin assassin of the Spring and Autumn period

Official in the Chinese state of Wu (died 473 BC)

Early 5th century Kingdom of Chu general and minister

Advisor and regent in the Chinese state of Yue (died 472 BC)

5th century BC disciple of Confucius