Begin To Understand All Dharma From Chopping Firewood

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从劈柴开始了悟万法

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Characters

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Xie Yuan

谢渊

Original Name 谢渊
Relationships
Li Mazi
Antagonist

A youth from the modern world who transmigrated into the body of an impoverished woodcutter; he is now struggling to survive in a harsh, feudal village after the mysterious death of his older brother.

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Xie Yuan's Brother

大哥

Original Name 大哥
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Siblings

The protagonist's deceased older brother, a physically imposing and skilled woodcutter who raised Xie Yuan until his grizzly and unexplained death in the deep mountains.

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Li Mazi

李麻子

Original Name 李麻子
Relationships
Zhang Lao'er
Subordinate

A local hooligan and bully in the village who exploits the vulnerable. He is part of a gang led by Zhang Lao'er.

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Zhang Lao'er

张老二

Original Name 张老二
Relationships
Zhang Dalang
Siblings

The leader of a local gang of thugs. He relies on his brother's martial influence to enforce his will and bully villagers.

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Zhang Dalang

张大郎

Original Name 张大郎
Relationships
Zhang Lao'er
Siblings

An initiated martial artist who works as a government clerk at the county office; his status grants his family impunity in the village.

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Li Lan

李兰

Original Name 李兰
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Protector
Wang Lei
Spouse

A kind-hearted neighbor and childhood friend of Xie Yuan's late brother. She treats Xie Yuan like her own younger brother and provides him with food and clothing.

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Wang Lei

王磊

Original Name 王磊
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Benefactor
Li Lan
Spouse

Li Lan's husband, a sturdy and honest farmer who supports his wife in caring for Xie Yuan.

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Xie Lun

谢伦

Original Name 谢伦
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Siblings

Xie Yuan's deceased older brother, a physically strong man who was well-regarded in the village and shared a deep bond with his neighbors, Li Lan and Wang Lei.

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Wang Xiaohu

王小虎

Original Name 王小虎

The young son of Wang Lei and Li Lan, affectionately called 'Huwa'.

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Zhu Dongming

朱东明

Original Name 朱东明
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Acquaintances/Trading Partners

A robust and skilled hunter in the village who leads local hunting activities. Though physically imposing and respected by other hunters, he is known for his fearful devotion to his wife.

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Zhang Laoda

张老大

Original Name 张老大
Relationships
Zhang Lao'er
Siblings

The older brother of Zhang Lao'er and a genuine martial artist residing in the county seat. His reputation as a fighter serves as the foundation for the local authority wielded by his younger brother.

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Zhang Er

张二

Original Name 张二
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Antagonist

A local gang leader orchestrating the harassment of villagers and specifically targeting Li Lan's household through his thugs.

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Wu Laosi

吴老四

Original Name 吴老四

A local villager whose household serves as a neighborhood landmark.

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Huwa

虎娃

Original Name 虎娃
Relationships
Li Lan
Mother

The young son of Li Lan and Wang Lei.

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Zhang Da

张大

Original Name 张大
Relationships
Zhang Lao'er
Siblings

Zhang Lao'er's older brother. Rumored to have gained martial prowess through scandalous and perverse means. He is the source of the gang's influence in the village.

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Zhou Feng

周峰

Original Name 周峰
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Hunting Party Members

A vigorous young man and the son of the local blacksmith; he neglects his father's forge in favor of his passion for hunting.

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Chen Yun

陈云

Original Name 陈云

The eldest and most experienced hunter in the village. Despite his slight frame and grey hair, he is physically agile, possess keen eyesight, and carries a powerful hunting bow.

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Niu Dazhuang

牛大壮

Original Name 牛大壮

A villager who sustained a permanent back injury while attempting to practice martial arts on his own, now unable to walk properly.

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Wang Shitou

王石头

Original Name 王石头

A villager who has been targeted by local gang members. His land and livelihood were forcibly taken by the gang led by Zhang Lao'er.

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Li Lanhua

李兰花

Original Name 李兰花

A local woman who has been subjected to harassment and unwanted advances by local thugs.

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Village Chief

村长

Original Name 村长
Relationships
Xiaowenzi
Grandfather

The elder of the village, fond of alcohol and tobacco. He is being manipulated by Zhang Lao'er regarding land deeds and the future of his grandson.

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Xiaowenzi

小文子

Original Name 小文子
Relationships
Village Chief
Grandson

The Village Chief's young grandson, considered highly intelligent and a promising candidate for academic success.

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Zhang Lao'er's Brother

张小山之兄

Original Name 张小山之兄
Relationships
Zhang Lao'er
Older Brother

A man of influence working within the administration of the county government, trusted by the local magistrate. He uses his position to exert power over the village.

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Master Liu

刘师傅

Original Name 刘师傅
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Prospective Master/Disciple

The master of the Iron Vest Gate; a Second Refinement expert and former secular disciple of the Prajna Temple.

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Cao Shan

曹善

Original Name 曹善
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Senior/Junior Disciple

A core disciple of the Iron Vest Gate who serves as a welcoming clerk. He is empathetic but pragmatic, guiding new students through the enrollment process.

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Huo Da

霍达

Original Name 霍达
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Instructor/Disciple

The eldest disciple and a personal student of the Gate Master. He is a First Refinement expert tasked with instructing new disciples in the foundational training methods.

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Tao Jielin

陶杰林

Original Name 陶杰林
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Peer/Fellow Disciple

A fellow disciple and native of Panlong Town, where his family operates a fish merchant business. He is observant, resourceful, and acts as an informal guide regarding the social dynamics of the martial arts school.

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Xu Yang

许阳

Original Name 许阳
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Competitor

The wealthy son of the Panlong Restaurant owner. Despite having mediocre natural talent, he uses his significant financial resources to buy medicinal treatments and tonics, allowing him to keep pace with core disciples. He is arrogant, quick to anger, and known for bullying others.

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Liu Heshang (Master Monk Liu)

刘和尚

Original Name 刘和尚
Relationships
Huo Da
Master/Disciple

The Gate Master of the Iron Vest Gate. Despite his nickname 'Iron Monk' suggesting a fierce warrior, he is stout, smiling, and resembles a merchant, though he possesses formidable external martial arts skills.

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Sister Lanhua

兰花姐

Original Name 兰花姐
Relationships
Xie Yuan
Caregiver

A woman who takes care of the domestic household affairs for Xie Yuan, responsible for preparing his meals.

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Boss Wan

万老板

Original Name 万老板

A shrewd, seasoned carpenter with thirty years of experience. He possesses extensive knowledge of different wood varieties and is keen to establish a business relationship with Xie Yuan to procure rare timber like nanmu.

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Senior Brother Huo

霍师兄

Original Name 霍师兄

A senior disciple at the Iron Vest Gate responsible for evaluating and monitoring the cultivation progress of fellow students.

help Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main character of Begin To Understand All Dharma From Chopping Firewood?

Xie Yuan: A youth from the modern world who transmigrated into the body of an impoverished woodcutter; he is now struggling to survive in a harsh, feudal village after the mysterious death of his older brother.

How many characters are in Begin To Understand All Dharma From Chopping Firewood?

32 characters are documented in this Wiki.

Where does Begin To Understand All Dharma From Chopping Firewood take place?

The story of Begin To Understand All Dharma From Chopping Firewood is set in locations including: Tianmen Mountain, Back Mountain, Panlong Town, Black Tiger Fist Hall.