), courtesy name Yuanji, was an official and minor warlord who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China.
He held several appointments in Han central government, including Gentleman of the Yellow Gate (黃門侍郎), Consultant (議郎) and General of the Household (中郎將), before serving as the Administrator (太守) of Wuling Commandery (武陵郡; around present-day Changde, Hunan).
After the Battle of Red Cliffs in 208, the warlord Liu Bei set off to attack the four commanderies in southern Jing Province, namely Changsha, Guiyang, Lingling and Wuling.
Jin Xuan wanted to resist the invaders but his Assistant Officer, Gong Zhi, advised him to surrender.
The following day, Jin Xuan fought with Zhang Fei outside the city but was defeated and forced to retreat.