Daily Analects: Confucius
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
About
This app delivers a daily passage from Confucius, offering original Classical Chinese, pinyin, and English translation. It provides historical context, modern interpretations, and reflection prompts to deepen understanding. Features include widgets, character studies, and offline access.
What's New in Daily Analects
1.3.0
September 18, 2026
Daily Analects grows to 300 passages. • 100 new passages, drawing more from books such as Ba Yi, Xiang Dang, Gongye Chang, Yong Ye, Xian Jin, Wei Zi, and Yao Yue • Read Deeper for every new passage — background, modern meaning, and questions for reflection • 163 newly introduced characters with readings, meanings, stroke counts, and radicals If you have already read 200 days with us, the new passages begin tomorrow.
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FAQ
What is the learning methodology of Daily Analects?
Daily Analects presents one passage of Confucius daily, offering original Classical Chinese, pinyin, and English translation. It goes beyond the quote with 'Read Deeper' sections that provide historical context, modern interpretations, and reflection prompts to encourage thoughtful engagement.
How does Daily Analects track user progress?
The app helps build a habit with a daily reminder and reading streak feature. Users can also save favorite passages and characters, revisiting them in a personal archive to track their engagement over time.
Does Daily Analects offer any certifications?
Daily Analects is designed for personal enrichment and does not offer formal certifications. Its focus is on providing accessible ancient wisdom for modern life and cultural understanding.
What languages does Daily Analects support?
The app primarily offers passages in Classical Chinese with pinyin and English translation. Users can also switch between English and Korean for the translated text and adjust text size for readability.
Can I use Daily Analects offline?
Yes, Daily Analects works offline, allowing you to access daily passages and features without an internet connection. This makes it convenient for use anywhere, anytime.
Does Daily Analects have ads?
No, Daily Analects does not contain advertisements. The app is completely ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted and focused reading experience.
What is the update frequency for Daily Analects?
The app was last updated on September 18, 2026, with version 1.3.0. New passages arrive daily at midnight, ensuring fresh content consistently.
Is Daily Analects suitable for beginners?
Yes, Daily Analects is made for curious readers meeting Confucius for the first time. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required, and the translations and interpretations are designed to be clear and accessible.
