# Chü Po-yü — Analects character guide

> Chü Po-yü in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** XXVI Chü Po - yü, Chü Po, Chü Po - yü, Po, Po - yü

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

## Who they are

A virtuous officer of Wei, known for his self-cultivation and sending a messenger to Confucius.

## In the story

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxvi)

Sends a messenger with friendly inquiries to Confucius; is described as anxious to make his faults few.

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

Commended as a superior man who serves in office during good government and withdraws during bad.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xiii)

Reports the lessons received from his father, Confucius, regarding the Odes and Propriety.

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

The son of Confucius, addressed directly in this chapter.

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