Biography
Born in the Cheng family village, Shen County, Hebei (now in Shandong), he was the third of four brothers.
Cheng had pock marks on his face when he was young and thus he was known as “third son with pock marks” Cheng. Cheng Tinghua was fond of martial arts and in his youth he gained skill at wielding a 90 kg broadsword and a large heavy staff.
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