Zhong Yao
Zhong Hui's ancestral home was in Changshe County (), Yingchuan Commandery (), which is located east of present-day Changge, Henan. He was the younger son of Zhong Yao, who served as the Grand Tutor () in the Wei imperial court. At a young age, he was already known for being insightful and intelligent. His mother, Zhang Changpu, was known for being very strict with her son and for her influential role in his early education.