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Tsze-yû

A disciple known for his appreciation of music and culture, serving as an officer in Wû-ch’ang.

minor

Also known as Tsze - yû, XII Tsze - yû, VII Tsze - yû, XI Tsze - yû, XXIII Tsze - yû

First appearance: book i hsio r

Tsze-yû shows up with force in Book II: Wei Chang. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Asks about filial piety, and Confucius stresses the importance of reverence over mere support.
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In Book II: Wei Chang: Asks about filial piety, and Confucius stresses the importance of reverence over mere support. Later, in VII: Asks…

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional peak occurs when Confucius directly confronts Yû with a list of six virtues—benevolence, knowled…

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