# Yüan Zang — Analects character guide

> Yüan Zang in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** XLVI Yüan Zang

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

## Who they are

An old acquaintance of Confucius, who is criticized for sitting with his legs spread out.

## In the story

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

Appointed governor by Confucius, he declines the offered salary, and Confucius advises him to accept it and share with his community.

### [Book XIV: Hsien Wǎn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xiv-hsien-w-n)

Reprimanded by Confucius for improper posture and lack of humility.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xlvi)

Squats disrespectfully and is rebuked by Confucius.

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