《礼记·礼器》
所以君子对于礼，并不只是为了表达情感的需要而随意创作，而是从古代有所继承的。诸侯相见，一定要有七名 介 来协助宾方行礼，不这样就显得太简单直率了。
是故七介以相见也，不然则已悫。三辞三让而至，不然则已蹙。
Therefore, the gentleman's understanding of etiquette is not simply to create a casual work in order to express emotional need, but is instead something that has been handed down from ancient times. When feudal lords meet, there must be seven jiejie to assist the guest party in performing the ritual; otherwise, it would appear too simplistic and direct.
<s>[INST] Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 是故七介以相见也，不然则已悫。三辞三让而至，不然则已蹙。 [/INST] Therefore, the gentleman's understanding of etiquette is not simply to create a casual work in order to express emotional need, but is instead something that has been handed down from ancient times. When feudal lords meet, there must be seven jiejie to assist the guest party in performing the ritual; otherwise, it would appear too simplistic and direct.</s>
Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 是故七介以相见也，不然则已悫。三辞三让而至，不然则已蹙。
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Therefore, the gentleman's understanding of etiquette is not simply to create a casual work in order to express emotional need, but is instead something that has been handed down from ancient times. When feudal lords meet, there must be seven jiejie to assist the guest party in performing the ritual; otherwise, it would appear too simplistic and direct.
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