King Hui of Chu should not be confused with King Hui of Zhou.
| Xiong Zhang | |
| Family Name: | Mǐ (羋) |
| Clan Name: | Xióng (熊) |
| Given Name: | Zhāng (章) |
| King of Chu | |
| Reign: | 488 - 432 BC |
| Posthumous Name: | King Hui of Chu |
King Hui of Chu (died 432 BC) was the king of the State of Chu from 488 BC to 432 BC during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Zhang and King Hui was his posthumous title. His mother was from the state of Yue and possibly a daughter of the Yue king Goujian.[1] He was succeeded by his son, King Jian of Chu.[2]
In the tenth year of his reign (478 BC), the staged a coup d'état, killing Prime Minister and Chief Military Commander, and abducting King Hui. Shen Zhuliang, Duke of Ye, led his army to the capital, defeated Bai, and restored King Hui's rule. The Duke of Bai committed suicide.[3]