nán南zhōu州guān冠miǎn冕
A person of extraordinary talent or outstanding ability, especially one from the southern region.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Three Kingdoms period, Pang Tong, nephew of the renowned scholar Pang Degong from Xiangyang, possessed exceptional talent.
Pang Degong introduced him to his close friend Sima Hui.
Sima Hui discovered that this 18-year-old youth was all-knowing, had unique insights, and was unconventional. He praised him as the foremost scholar among the literati of the southern region.
Pang Tong later became an important strategist for Liu Bei.