Yan Chu was a recluse of the state of Qi in the Warring States period.
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history
In the 《战国策》 the king says 斶前 "Chu, come forward!" and Yan Chu answers 王前 "King, come forward!": if he went forward he would be fawning on power, but if the king did, he would be honouring a worthy man.
culture
Turning down office, he said he would eat late so that plain food tasted as good as meat, and walk at ease instead of riding in a carriage, the source of 安步当车. 斶 is a rare character used almost only in his name.
