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Kung-hsî Hwâ
A disciple known for his eloquence and skill in ceremonial matters.
minor
Also known as Kung - hsî Hwâ, Ch’ih
First appearance: book i hsio r
Kung-hsî Hwâ shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as capable of conversing with visitors and guests in court.
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In VII: Mentioned as capable of conversing with visitors and guests in court. Later, in Chapter III: The disciple Tsze-hwâ, who is sent on…
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- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when Confucius directly confronts Yû with a list of six virtues—benevolence, knowled…
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