# Chî Tsze-zan — Analects character guide

> Chî Tsze-zan in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** XXIII Chî Tsze - zan, Tsze - zan, XXI Tsze - zan

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

## Who they are

An officer of the Chî family, involved in political discussions with Confucius's disciples.

## In the story

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxiii)

Asks about the status of Chung Yû and Zân Ch’iû as ministers.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/viii)

Expresses the opinion that only substantial qualities are needed in a superior man.

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