# Tsze-chang — Analects character guide

> Tsze-chang in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Tsze - chang, XIX Tsze - chang, XIV Tsze - chang, XVIII Tsze - chang, XVII Tsze - chang, II Tsze - chang, V Tsze - chang, VI Tsze - chang, X Tsze - chang, Tsze - chang

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

## Who they are

An ambitious disciple studying for official emolument, taught to hear much, doubt much, and speak cautiously so as to earn few occasions for blame.

## In the story

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

Seeks advice on official emolument; instructed on cautious speech and conduct.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxiii)

Asks Confucius whether the affairs of ten ages after could be known.

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

Asks Confucius about the virtue of Tsze Wǎn and Ch'ǎn Wǎn.

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

Asks Confucius about the characteristics of the good man.

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

Asks about intelligence, government, and the distinction between distinction and notoriety.

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

Asks Confucius about the nature of intelligence.

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

Asks about exalting virtue and discovering delusions.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xiv)

Asks Confucius about the art of government.

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

Asks Confucius about the meaning of distinction, contrasting it with notoriety.

### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xliii)

Asks Confucius to explain a passage from the Shû regarding Kâo-tsung's silence during mourning.

### [Book XV: Wei Ling Kung](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xv-wei-ling-kung)

Asks how to be appreciated everywhere and receives counsel on sincerity and careful conduct.

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

Asks Confucius how to conduct himself to be appreciated everywhere, and writes the counsels on his sash.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xli)

Asks whether the Master's conduct toward the music-master is the established rule.

### [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.

### [Book XVII: Yang Ho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xvii-yang-ho)

Asks about perfect virtue and receives the five practices.

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

Asks Confucius about perfect virtue.

### [Book XIX: Tsze-Chang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xix-tsze-chang)

Opens the chapter with teachings on the scholar's duty, virtue, and the superior man's conduct.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/i)

Defines the conduct expected of a scholar, prioritizing righteousness and reverence.

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

Raises a philosophical question about the importance of actively cultivating virtue and maintaining sincere belief.

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

Explains the superior man's approach to intercourse, emphasizing tolerance and compassion over selective association.

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

Subject of the assessment, noted for his capacity for difficult deeds but lacking perfect virtue.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xvi)

Chang is described as having an imposing manner that makes practicing virtue difficult.

### [Yâo Yüeh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xx-y-o-y-eh)

Asks Confucius how a person in authority should conduct government properly, prompting the Master's detailed response.

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

Asks Confucius about the proper conduct of a person in authority.

## Links

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