# Tsze-yû — Analects character guide

> Tsze-yû in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

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

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

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [Book II: Wei Chang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-ii-wei-chang)

Asks about filial piety, and Confucius stresses the importance of reverence over mere support.

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

Asks Confucius about the nature of filial piety.

### [Book IV: Le Jin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-iv-le-jin)

Comments on serving a prince and friendship, highlighting the consequences of frequent remonstrances.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxvi)

Speaker of the chapter's aphorism on the consequences of excessive remonstrance and reproof.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xii)

Governor of Wû-ch’ǎng, praised by Confucius for his governance.

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

Manager of Foreign intercourse who polished the style.

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

Defends his use of music and singing in Wû-ch’ǎng, recalling Confucius's teaching.

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

Quotes Confucius's teaching on the benefits of instruction for both high and low stations.

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

Criticizes Tsze-hsiâ's disciples for focusing on minor details, leading to a discussion on the essence of learning.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xii)

Criticizes the disciples of Tsze-hsiâ for being overly focused on minor branches of learning.

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