# Yû Zo — Analects character guide

> Yû Zo in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Yû Zo, Yû

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

## Who they are

A disciple whose sayings are recorded, noted for his emphasis on filial piety and the root of virtue.

## In the story

### [Book I: Hsio R](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-i-hsio-r)

Discusses filial piety and fraternal submission as the root of benevolent actions, and emphasizes the importance of natural ease regulated by propriety.

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

The philosopher Yû speaks on filial piety and fraternal submission as the root of virtue.

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

The philosopher Yû speaks on the balance between natural ease and propriety.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xiii)

The philosopher Yû speaks on the principles of rightness, propriety, and choosing proper companions.

### [Book VIII: T’âi-Po](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-viii-t-i-po)

Mentioned in the context of the disciple's teachings, though not directly active in this chapter.

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

Yü, the ancient ruler, is the subject of Confucius's praise.

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

Advises Duke Âi on tithing, emphasizing that the people's plenty ensures the prince's plenty.

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

Advises the duke to implement a simple tithe, emphasizing the interdependence of the people's welfare and the prince's prosperity.

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