# Fan Ch’ih — Analects character guide

> Fan Ch’ih in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fan Ch’ih, XX Fan Ch’ih, Ch’ih

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

## Who they are

A disciple who asks about farming, virtue, and wisdom, often seeking practical guidance.

## In the story

### [Book II: Wei Chang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-ii-wei-chang)

Drives Confucius and asks for clarification on the meaning of filial piety.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/v)

Drives Confucius and asks for clarification on the meaning of filial piety.

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

Seeks clarification on the concepts of wisdom and perfect virtue.

### [Book XII: Yen Yüan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xii-yen-y-an)

Asks about exalting virtue, correcting evil, discovering delusions, and benevolence.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxi)

Asks Confucius about exalting virtue, correcting cherished evil, and discovering delusions.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxii)

Asks about benevolence and knowledge, and seeks further clarification from Tsze-hsiâ.

### [Book XIII: Tsze-Lû](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xiii-tsze-l)

Requests to learn husbandry and gardening, prompting Confucius to explain the superior man's focus on propriety, righteousness, and good faith.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/iv)

Requests instruction in husbandry and gardening, prompting Confucius's critique.

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

Asks about perfect virtue, prompting Confucius's response.

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