2. 有知虑乎,—知 is in the low. 3rd tone;—"has he wisdom and deliberation?"—The three gifts mentioned here were those considered most important to government in that age, and Kung-sun Ch＇ow knowing Y?-ching to be deficient in them, put his questions accordingly.
4. On this par. it is said in the 日讲: "In the administration of govt., the most excellent quality is without prejudice and dispassionately (虚中) to receive what is good. Now in regard to all good words and good actions, Tǒ-ching in his heart sincerely loves them."