Book 7: 《述而》 Shu Er (Transmission)
《述而》 Passage 7.38
子溫而厲，威而不猛，恭而安。
Legge Translation (1861)
The Master was mild, and yet dignified; majestic, and yet not fierce; respectful, and yet easy.Word by word
- 子 zǐ
the Master, honorific title for Confucius
- 溫 wēn
warm, gentle, mild in manner
- 而 ér
contrastive conjunction: yet, but
- 厲 lì
stern, dignified, severe in bearing
- 威 wēi
awe-inspiring, commanding presence
- 而 ér
contrastive conjunction: yet, but
- 不 bù
not
- 猛 měng
fierce, harsh, severe
- 恭 gōng
respectful, reverent
- 而 ér
contrastive conjunction: yet, but
- 安 ān
at ease, relaxed, composed
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