Li Mu Bai — Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Character Profile

About Li Mu Bai

Master swordsman and wandering knight who seeks to retire. He carries the legendary Qingming sword and navigates themes of duty, love, and martial honor alongside Yu Shu Lien.

Li Mu Bai — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Master swordsman, Wudang martial arts, Strategic mind, Leadership

• Strength: 9/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Chow Yun-Fat

Appears in

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Li Mu Bai — Romantic Unrequited Lovers — Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh)

  Long-time partners bound by unspoken love and martial duty.

• Li Mu Bai — Conflict Arch Enemy — Jade Fox (Cheng Pei-Pei)

  Historical rivalry culminating in a fatal confrontation.

• Li Mu Bai — Professional Master And Student — Jen (Zhang Ziyi)

  Mu Bai attempts to mentor Jen and reclaim the sword.

• Li Mu Bai — Alliance Benefactor — Sir Te (Lung Sihung)

  Respected elder receiving the sword as a token of gratitude.

• Li Mu Bai — Temporal Murderer — Jade Fox (Cheng Pei-Pei)

  Historical crime driving Fox's motivation.

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• Jen (Zhang Ziyi)
• Lo (Chang Chen)
• May (Li Li)
• Sir Te (Lung Sihung)
• De Lu (Zhang Jinting)
• Auntie Wu (Huang Suying)
• Captain (Lin Feng)
• Gangster A (Wang Wensheng)
• Gangster B (Song Dong)
• Shop Owner (Du Zhenxi)
• Gou Jun Sihung (Feng Jianhua)