Zhang Sanfeng

Zhang Sanfeng
張三丰
Statue of Zhang Sanfeng at the Wudang Mountains
Born12th century
San city in China
StyleNeijia
Other information
Notable students13 students
Zhang Sanfeng
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhāng Sānfēng
Wade–GilesChang1 San1-feng1
IPA[ʈʂáŋ sán ́ŋ]
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingzoeng1 saam1 fung1
IPA[tsœŋ˥ sam˥ fʊŋ˥]
Middle Chinese
Middle Chinesetrjang sam phjowng

Zhang Sanfeng (also spelled Zhang San Feng, Chang San-Feng) refers to a legendary Chinese Taoist who many believe invented the Chinese martial art tai chi. However, other sources point to earlier versions of tai chi predating Sanfeng. He is purported to have achieved immortality.