Duke Chu of Wey

Duke Chu of Wey (, died 469 BC) was 29th ruler of the ancient Chinese state of Wey. He ruled the duchy twice: the first time between 493 BC and 481 BC, the second time between 477 BC and 470 BC. His given name was Zhé .

Zhé was the son of Kuǎikùi, whom was the heir apparent to the throne. Kuǎikùi was at odds with the Duchess Nan Zi and fled to Jin, but Zhé stayed in Wey. it broke his heart. According to the Analects, Confucius hinted that he would support neither Duke Chu nor Kuǎikùi. In another dialogue with Zhong You, Confucius said if he was a governor of Wey, he would consider "rectifying names" as the first thing to be done.

Duke Chu was deposed by his father in 480 BC, the latter was known as Duke Zhuang II of Wey. He fled to Lu, later, he returned with the armed assistance of Qi and restored in 477 BC.

Duke Chu was overthrown by his uncle Qián in 470 BC, the latter was known as Duke Dao of Wey. In the next year, he returned with the joint expedition of Yue, Lu and Song, however, he dared not enter the capital. He died in Yue.