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No.9 滥竽充数 (an under-qualified person holding a position)

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In this video, we will read a fable story which comes from the book 《韩非子》 a masterpiece of Chinese Legalism during the Warring States period. This ancient fable is a metaphor for someone who has no real skills or talent but still holds office.

原文【选自《韩非子》】:
齐宣王使人吹竽,必三百人,南郭处士请为王吹竽,宣王说之,廪食以数百人。宣王死,泯王立,好一一听之,处士逃。