The Analects论语

Book 10, Passage 10.2

When he was waiting at court, in speaking with the great officers of the lower grade, he spake freely, but in a straightforward manner; in speaking with those…

朝,与下大夫言,侃侃如也;与上大夫言,訚訚如也。君在,踧踖如也,…
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2 sentences · 3 notes
朝cháo,与yǔ下xià大dà夫fú言yán,侃kǎn侃kǎn如rú也yě;与yǔ上shàng大dà夫fú言yán,訚yín訚yín如rú也yě。君jūn在zài,踧cù踖jí如rú也yě,与yǔ与yǔ如rú也yě。

1When he was waiting at court, in speaking with the great officers of the lower grade, he spake freely, but in a straightforward manner; in speaking with those of the higher grade, he did so blandly, but precisely.

2When the ruler was present, his manner displayed respectful uneasiness; it was grave, but self-possessed.

Chinese commentary · 3 notes

The notes printed with this passage in Chinese editions, kept in Chinese, for readers who come to the text that way.

侃侃:温和快乐。

訚訚:形容辩论时中正,讲理而态度诚恳。

踧cù)踖:恭敬而小心的样子。与与:行步安详。

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