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Frequently asked questions about lunyu.ai sources, AI boundaries, citation, pinyin and audio status, and corrections.
Frequently asked questions
The questions below cover sources, AI boundaries, citation, pinyin status, and corrections.
FAQ
Where does the lunyu.ai Analects source text come from?
The source text is based on the Wikisource transcription of James Legge's public-domain Chinese-English text in The Chinese Classics, converted to simplified Chinese and aligned passage by passage with the English translation.
Is the modern Chinese guide directly generated by AI?
The modern Chinese guide references the 1948 Baihua Lunyu Duben tradition and is organized and reviewed through the site workflow; current reviewed coverage is 499/499, and local reflection or AI output is not presented as source interpretation.
Does the current AI chat call a model?
No. The current mode is token-free static RAG/rule reflection, using only site passages, guides, and fixed rules while keeping source, explanation, and modern reflection separated.
Is passage-level pinyin visible sitewide?
Yes, passage-level pinyin is fully rendered at 499/499; pages show pinyin by default, while source text, guide text, and translations remain layered.
Why are some listening chapters unavailable?
Recorded audio currently covers 318/499 chapters; unavailable rows are disabled to avoid 404s.
How should I cite lunyu.ai?
Cite the exact passage URL and state the layer cited: source text, modern Chinese guide, James Legge translation, or local reflection. Do not cite only the homepage.