# Chieh-nî — Analects character guide

> Chieh-nî in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Chieh - nî

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i-hsio-r

## Who they are

A recluse encountered by Tsze-lû, who questions the wisdom of following a master who knows the way is not taken.

## In the story

### [Book XVIII: Wei Tsze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xviii-wei-tsze)

A recluse who advises Tsze-lû to follow those who have withdrawn from the world rather than Confucius.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/vi)

Another recluse; advises Tsze-lû to follow those who have withdrawn from the world rather than Confucius.

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