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Chinese
Etymology
From the Analects, Book 2 (《論語·爲政》):
子曰：「君子不器。」 - From: The Analects of Confucius, c. 475 – 221 BCE, translated based on James Legge's version
- Zǐyuē: “Jūnzǐ bù qì.”
- The Master said, "The accomplished scholar is not a utensil."
Pronunciation
Proverb
君子不器
- A gentleman is no specialist; Unlike a tool fashioned for a specific purpose, a gentleman is well-rounded, someone who has talents suited to any task.
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