《梁书·列传·卷二十八》
夏侯直为人风度翩翩，仪表俊美，性情宽厚，器量很大，涉猎文史，能言善辩，并能见问就答。
亶为人美风仪，宽厚有器量，涉猎文史，辩给能专对。
Xiahou Zhi was a personable and handsome man with a warm and generous personality. He was well-versed in literature and history, eloquent, and could answer questions immediately.