King Wei of Chu

King Wei of Chu (Chinese: 楚威王; pinyin: Chǔ Wēi Wáng, died 329 BC) was the king of the state of Chu from 339 to 329 BC, during the Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Shang (Chinese: 熊商) and King Wei was his posthumous title.

King Wei succeeded his father King Xuan of Chu, who died in 340 BC. King Wei died in 329 BC after an eleven year reign and was succeeded by his son King Huai of Chu. His two daughters become consorts of King Huiwen of Qin. The first waas known as Queen Huiwen, who gave birth to King Wu of Qin, and the second was known as the Queen Dowager Xuan, who gave birth to King Zhaoxiang of Qin.