“四体不勤,五谷不分”非讥讽孔子师徒之语——兼与王学泰先生商榷

Sarcasm or Not: Discussion with Mr. Wang Xuetai

历来注家多认为《论语·微子》中丈人"四体不勤,五谷不分"之语是指责子路或孔子之辞。结合其所在语境来看,此语实为丈人自述之言,意谓我正忙于劳作,播种五谷。

Always note that "the Analects of Confucius" Ren "in micro - he, ignorant of the language or speech, Confucius is accused of". According to the context, this is his readme words, means that I was busy with work, sowing corn.