This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Xu Wugui retells Carpenter Shi’s axe feat story. Zhuangzi mourns deceased Huizi, his worthy debating counterpart, showing great skill and profound dialogue both need a trusting equal partner.
This Zhuangzi ‑ Qiushui (Autumn Floods) excerpt uses He Bo and Sea God’s dialogue to teach relativism of size and values. It includes well‑known parables like the well‑frog and the fish‑joy debate, urging humility and natural spontaneity.