The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Characters of the four disciples – Ch'âi, Shan, Shih, and Yû.
1. Ch'âi is simple.
2. Shan is dull.
3. Shih is specious.
4. Yû is coarse.
Legge XI.17.
[The Master said,] 'Ch'ai is stupid; Ts'an is slow; Shih is one sided; Yu is forthright.'
Lau [11:18]
Confucius dit : « Tch'ai est stupide, Chenn peu perspicace, Cheu plus soucieux de paraître ; Iou est brutal1. »
Couvreur XI.17.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu XI. 18. (285) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
Alias the Lunyu, the Lun Yü, the Analects, les Entretiens du maître avec ses disciples.
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