Zhang Heng (Water Margin)

Zhang Heng
Water Margin character
An illustration of Zhang Heng by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
First appearanceChapter 37
In-universe information
Nickname"Boatman"
船火兒
OriginPirate
DesignationNavy leader of Liangshan
Rank28th, Balance Star (天平星) of the 36 Heavenly Spirits
Chinese names
Simplified Chinese张横
Traditional Chinese張橫
PinyinZhāng Héng
Wade–GilesChang Heng

Zhang Heng is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed "Boatman", he ranks 28th among the 36 Heavenly Spirits, the first third of the 108 Stars of Destiny.