# Chî K’ang — Analects character guide

> Chî K’ang in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** VI Chî K’ang, K’ang, VI

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

## Who they are

A head of the Chî family, who consults Confucius on government and the way to maintain order.

## In the story

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xx)

Seeks guidance on ruling effectively.

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

Inquires about the suitability of Confucius's disciples for official roles.

### [Book X: Heang Tang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-x-heang-tang)

Sends Confucius a gift of physic, which Confucius receives with a bow but does not taste.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xi)

Sends Confucius a present of physic, prompting Confucius's cautious response.

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

Asks Confucius which disciple loved to learn.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xvii)

Asks Confucius about the principles of government.

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xviii)

Inquires about eliminating thieves, prompting Confucius's counsel on the ruler's own conduct.

### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xix)

Asks Confucius about using killing to eliminate the unprincipled for the good of the principled.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xx)

Asks Confucius about Duke Ling of Wei's retention of his state despite his unprincipled character.

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