# Po-niû — Analects character guide

> Po-niû in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** VIII Po - niû, Po - î

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

## Who they are

A disciple who fell ill, and Confucius expressed deep sorrow over his suffering.

## In the story

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

The disciple who is ill, receiving the Master's visit.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/ii)

Distinguished for virtuous principles and practice.

### [Book XVI: Ke She](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xvi-ke-she)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter, but his presence is implied through the context of Confucius's teachings.

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