# Kung-hsî Hwâ — Analects character guide

> Kung-hsî Hwâ in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kung - hsî Hwâ, Ch’ih

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

## Who they are

A disciple known for his eloquence and skill in ceremonial matters.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/vii)

Mentioned as capable of conversing with visitors and guests in court.

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

The disciple Tsze-hwâ, who is sent on a mission to Ch'î, and whose mother receives the grain.

### [Book VII: Shû R](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-vii-sh-r)

Acknowledges that disciples cannot imitate Confucius's striving and teaching without weariness.

### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxxiii)

Acknowledges the disciples' inability to imitate Confucius's relentless pursuit and teaching.

### [Book XI: Hsien Tsin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xi-hsien-tsin)

Expresses a wish to serve as a small assistant in ceremonial duties, showing modesty.

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

Perplexed by the differing answers, asks Confucius for an explanation.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxv)

Humbly wishes to serve as a small assistant in ancestral temple services and princely audiences, showing reverence for ritual.

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