Guan/Kouan Yu and Guan/Kouan Ti

by Arosgan

I read a little bit about the legendary Guan Yu. I know he is like a god for many people, but I have a question about the spelling of the name. Is Guan Ti = The god and Guan Yu = The human ? Thank you :)

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Family name: Guan (Pass, as in a pass through the Great Wall, or a pass through the mountains)

Given name: Yu (Feather)

Courtesy Name(Zhi): YunChang (Long/Eternal Clouds)

Often Worshiped as: Guan Di (Emperor Guan)