5th-century BC Chinese women

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

Spouse of Duke Ling of Wei (died 480 BC)

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.