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In going to take counsel with an elder, one must carry a stool and a staff with him (for the elder's use). When the elder asks a question, to reply without acknowledging one's incompetency and (trying to) decline answering, is contrary to propriety.
For pronunciation and definitions of 几 – see 人 (“man; person; people; a person associated with a particular identity or trait; -er; etc.”). (This character is a variant form of人).
Etymology 4
For pronunciation and definitions of 几 – see 明 (“bright; light; brilliant; clear; limpid; etc.”). (This character is an ancient form of明).
Etymology 5
For pronunciation and definitions of 几 – see 𠘧 (“Refers to the wings of a bird in flight.; etc.”). (This character is a variant form of𠘧).
