Shào Mù Gōng (召穆公) is the posthumous title of a highly influential nobleman and statesman of the Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE). The title combines three elements: 召 (Shào), referring to his fiefdom—the State of Shao, located near modern-day Xi’an; 穆 (Mù), a laudatory posthumous epithet meaning 'reverent', 'solemn', or 'harmonious', awarded for virtuous conduct and loyal service; and 公 (Gōng), meaning 'duke', the highest hereditary rank below the king. As Duke of Shao, he served as a senior advisor to Kings Xuan and You, famously admonishing King Li against oppressive policies in the 'Lament of the People' (Guó Fēng • Dà Yǎ) section of the Classic of Poetry.

This title is used exclusively in historical and classical texts—not in modern speech—and appears mainly in discussions of early Chinese political philosophy, Zhou ritual governance, and Confucian historiography. It carries strong connotations of moral authority, filial loyalty, and benevolent rulership, making it a key reference point when studying ancient Chinese statecraft and ethical ideals.