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The following is a list of characters in the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber.
| Name | Simplified | Traditional | Pinyin | Wade-Giles | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jia Baoyu | 贾宝玉 | 賈寶玉 | Jiǎ Bǎoyù | Chia Pao-yu |
The main protagonist. His given name means precious jade. The adolescent son of Jia Zheng (賈政) and his wife, Lady Wang (王夫人). Born with a piece of luminescent jade in his mouth (the Stone), Baoyu is the heir apparent to the Rongguo line (榮國府).
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