不
bu4Mathews: 5379GSR: 999a
Dictionary Definition
no, not, none, nothing, (very) little, the least (of); without, with no, not with; (is, are, was) no, not, nothing, (nothing) without; will not, will fail to; may not, need not; (it is) no, not; is to not, to not (be), will not be, not to (be), not being, to never be; being without, without being; outside of; away from, free (of/from); there (is, are, will be) no, not, none, nothing; there will not be; were there no; what is not; (but) no, not, nothing, without, with no; (do)(es) no, without; (has/have) no, not, yet to; (but) do not, does not, did not, will not, would not, would never (be); instead of, regardless of, rather than, in spite of, despite; not, never, no longer, rarely, seldom (to); hardly, (very) little, not much, not so, not very; (to be) nothing, without, wrong; (to) avoid, cease to, drop, escape, evade, lack, need, refrain from, want; fail to, make no, remain to be (s, ed, ing); not only not, not even, less (than); un-, ill-, in-, im-, de-, dis-, non-, mal-, mis-, off-; -less, -lessly, -out, - free; remain un-; if not, but not if; is this not ...?; not ... but; not only not; that/which cannot be; (a, the) doubt; absence, lack, need, void, want (of); failure to; freedom from
Radical: 1+3 | First occurrence: Hexagram 02.2
Concordance & Context (293 occurrences)
Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 02.2
2nd Line★
without; there is no; instead of, rather than
直，方，大，不習無不利。
Straight, square and complete
Without repetition, nothing cannot be turned to advantage
Stats: 1+3→ 02.2
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
直，方，大，不習無不利。
Straight, square and complete
Without repetition, nothing cannot be turned to advantage
Xiao Xiang 6
is not, un-, ill-; does not
亢龍有悔，盈不可久也。
01.6x Arrogant dragon will have regrets:
Excessiveness is not suited to longevity
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 7
is not; does not, is no
用九，天德不可為首也。
01.7x Using Nines:
Heaven’s nature is not about playing the leader
→ 02.2
Xiang Zhuan
without, with no ^ (and)
天行健，君子以自強不息。
Heaven moves inexhaustibly
The noble young one, accordingly,
is naturally energetic, without rest
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
without
六二之動，直以方也。不習無不利，地道光也。
02.2x Six second’s movement:
Straight (is) the way to square
cannot be
六二之動，直以方也。不習無不利，地道光也。
02.2x Six second’s movement:
Straight (is) the way to square
Xiao Xiang 4
avoids; does no, without; not
括囊無咎，慎不害也。
02.4x Tied up in a bag, no blame:
Discretion avoids trouble
→ 02.2
2nd Line
no; to do, be without; to avoid, not have
屯如邅如，乘馬班如。匪寇，婚媾。女子贞不字，十年乃字。
It seems like needing assistance is the same as turning back
A team of four horses arrayed alike
Not an adversary but a marital suitor*
The woman, of tender years, is resolved: no babies
Ten years, then babies
→ 03.3
3rd Line
(this, which is) not
即鹿無虞，惟入于林中。君子幾不如舍，往吝。
Pursuing the deer without preparation or forester*
All alone, going into the heart of the forest
The noble young one is discerning
Which is not the same thing as quitting
To proceed would be embarrassing
→ 03.4
4th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
乘馬班如，求婚媾，往吉，無不利。
A team of four horses arrayed alike
The quest of a marital suitor
To advance is promising
Without doubt worthwhile
→ 04.0
Tuan Zhuan
not
屯，剛柔始交而難生。動乎險中，大亨贞。雷雨之動滿盈，天造草昧，宜建侯而不寧。
Rallying
The firm (and) the flexible begin to interact and so (come) the trials of new life
Moving through the heart of risk
Much fulfillment (means) persistence
Thunder (and) rain’s activity abounds to excess
The sky creates in haste (and) obscurity
(It is) necessary to enlist delegates, but not (in order) to relax
→ 02.2
Gua Ci
no, not much
蒙：亨。匪我求童蒙，童蒙求我。初筮告，再三瀆，瀆則不告。利贞。
Fulfillment
It is not I who seeks the young and inexperienced
The young and inexperienced seek me
The first consultation informs
The second and third show disrespect
Disrespect deserves no information
It is worthwhile to be dedicated
→ 04.3
3rd Line
(and) does not, fails to; without; loses
勿用取女，見金夫，不有躬，無攸利。
Not at all useful to court the woman
Who encounters a man with money
And loses self-possession
Not a direction with merit
→ 04.6
Xiao Xiang 3
(is, are) not, dis-, un-, im-, non-; less than
勿用取女，行不順也。
04.3x Not at all useful to court (this) woman:
(Her) behavior (is) less than responsive
→ 02.2
6th Line
(it is) not, less than; no
擊蒙，不利為寇，利禦寇。
Smiting the halfwit
Not worthwhile to practice transgression
Worthwhile to defend from transgression
→ 05.6
Tuan Zhuan
no
蒙，山下有險，險而止，蒙。蒙亨，以亨行時中也。匪我求童蒙，童蒙求我，志應也。初筮告，以剛中也。再三瀆，瀆則不告，瀆蒙也。蒙以養正，聖功也。
Inexperience
At the foot of the mountain are hazards
(To be) at risk and yet remain still
(Shows) inexperience
Inexperience (is) fulfilled:
According to fulfillment’s conduct at the heart of the time
It is not I (who) seeks the young (and) inexperienced,
The young (and) inexperienced seek me:
The objectives (are) complementary
The first consultation informs:
According to the firmness within
The second (and) third (show) disrespect
Disrespect deserves no information:
Disrespect (shows) immaturity
Inexperience (is) the way to cultivate uprightness
(This is) a sacred task
Xiao Xiang 1
not, without, avoid
需於郊，不犯難行也。利用恆，無咎，未失常也。
05.1x Waiting on the outskirts:
Not rushing into difficult action
* Worthwhile to use what endures (and) avoid error:
Before losing the principle
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
avoid, escape; rather than
需於泥，災在外也。自我致寇，敬慎不敗也。
05.3x Waiting in mud:
Misfortune waits beyond
* Of our own accord to invite predators:
Attention (and) mindfulness avoid ruin
→ 02.2
6th Line
no; -out
入于穴，有不速之客三人來，敬之終吉。
Entering into a pit
With no invitations extended to visitors, three people arrive
To attend to them will end in good fortune
→ 06.0
Xiao Xiang 6
with no
不速之客來，敬之終吉。雖不當位，未大失也。
05.6x With no invitations extended, visitors arrive
To attend to them will end in good fortune:
Although not a proper situation
Still less than a major mishap
(it is) not; (an) im-, in- "
不速之客來，敬之終吉。雖不當位，未大失也。
05.6x With no invitations extended, visitors arrive
To attend to them will end in good fortune:
Although not a proper situation
Still less than a major mishap
Tuan Zhuan
be without, avoid, escape; there are no
需，須也。險在前也，剛健而不陷，其義不困窮矣。需有孚，光亨，贞吉，位乎天位，以正中也。利涉大川，往有功也。
Anticipation
(Means) necessity
Hazards lie ahead
(Be) firm (and) persevering and so avoid complications
This means to avoid affliction (and) exhaustion completely
Anticipation
Be true
Honoring fulfillment, persistence is timely:
(Be) poised, with celestial dignity,
(And), accordingly, upright (and) balanced
Worthwhile to cross the great stream:
To make progress will be an accomplishment
→ 02.2
to avoid, escape, do without
需，須也。險在前也，剛健而不陷，其義不困窮矣。需有孚，光亨，贞吉，位乎天位，以正中也。利涉大川，往有功也。
Anticipation
(Means) necessity
Hazards lie ahead
(Be) firm (and) persevering and so avoid complications
This means to avoid affliction (and) exhaustion completely
Anticipation
Be true
Honoring fulfillment, persistence is timely:
(Be) poised, with celestial dignity,
(And), accordingly, upright (and) balanced
Worthwhile to cross the great stream:
To make progress will be an accomplishment
Za Gua
no, with no, without; a lack of; instead of
Stats: 02.2
Gua Ci
(it, but) (is) not, will not be
訟：有孚，窒惕，中吉，終凶。利見大人，不利涉大川。
Being true yet opposed
Wariness in the middle is promising
At the end, unfortunate
Worthwhile to meet a mature human being
Not worthwhile to cross the great stream
→ 06.1
1st Line
(to) avoid, not, without; to lack, without
不永所事，小有言，終吉。
Not prolonging certain endeavors
The small will talk
In the end, promising
→ 06.2
Xiao Xiang 1
not
不永所事，訟不可長也。雖小有言，其辨明也。
06.1x Not prolonging certain endeavors:
Contention is not suited to being prolonged
* Even though the small will talk
One’s arguments are clear
is not, un-, ill-; does not
不永所事，訟不可長也。雖小有言，其辨明也。
06.1x Not prolonging certain endeavors:
Contention is not suited to being prolonged
* Even though the small will talk
One’s arguments are clear
2nd Line
not (being); in-; un-; im- 06.4
不克訟，歸而逋，其邑人三百戶，無眚。
Not capable of contending
Capitulate and take refuge
One’s home town’s people, three hundred households,
Will escape suffering
→ 06.4
Xiao Xiang 2
not
不克訟，歸逋竄也。自下訟上，患至掇也。
06.2x Not capable of contending:
Capitulate, take refuge (or) sneak away
* From a lowly position to contend with superiors:
Suffering comes as a harvest
4th Line
not (being); in-; un-; im- 06.2
不克訟，復即命，渝安贞，吉。
Not capable of contending
Returning to take up a higher purpose
Withdrawing to secure the certain
Promising
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 4
nothing; no, this is not; this is no
復即命，渝安贞，不失也。
06.4x Returning to take up a higher purpose
Withdrawing to secure the certain:
This is not failure
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
(this is) no, not, without "
以訟受服，亦不足敬也。
06.6x Using contention to be subjected to burdens:
Truly not a basis for honor
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
is not, un-, ill-; does not
訟，上剛下險，險而健，訟。訟有孚窒惕，中吉，剛來而得中也。終凶，訟不可成也。利見大人，尚中正也。不利涉大川，入于淵也。
Contention
Above (is) firmness, below (is) risk
At risk and yet tenacious
(Means) contention
Contention
Being true (yet) opposed,
Wariness in the middle (is) promising:
The firm comes forward and gains the center
At the end, unfortunate:
Contention is not suited to completion
Worthwhile to meet a mature human being:
To honor the central and true
Not worthwhile to cross the great stream:
(This) leads to the abyss
→ 02.2
(it is) not
訟，上剛下險，險而健，訟。訟有孚窒惕，中吉，剛來而得中也。終凶，訟不可成也。利見大人，尚中正也。不利涉大川，入于淵也。
Contention
Above (is) firmness, below (is) risk
At risk and yet tenacious
(Means) contention
Contention
Being true (yet) opposed,
Wariness in the middle (is) promising:
The firm comes forward and gains the center
At the end, unfortunate:
Contention is not suited to completion
Worthwhile to meet a mature human being:
To honor the central and true
Not worthwhile to cross the great stream:
(This) leads to the abyss
Za Gua
without, lacking; not
Stats: 02.2
Xiao Xiang 5
would not be, is not, is in-, is less than
長子帥師，以中行也。弟子輿屍，使不當也。
07.5x The elder son captains the militia:
According to tempered action
* The younger son transports fatalities:
A commission would not be appropriate
→ 02.2
Gua Ci
lacking, wanting; without, with no; if ^-less
比：吉。原筮，元永贞，無咎。不寧方來，後夫凶。
Promising
For a first consultation, supreme and enduring commitment
Not a mistake
Wanting peace, approach directly
The late are the unfortunate ones
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
nothing 09.2x
比之自內，不自失也。
08.2x Joining with them comes from within:
Nothing of one’s own (is) given up
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(is this) not
比之匪人，不亦傷乎。
08.3x Joining with such inferior people:
Is this not sufficiently painful?
→ 02.2
5th Line
(is, are) not, will not be; free (of, from) ^ -ion
顯比。王用三驅，失前禽，邑人不誡，吉。
Belonging exemplified:
The sovereign employs only three game flushers
Letting go of the forward game
His district’s inhabitants will not be coerced
Promising
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 5
will not be
顯比之吉，位正中也。舍逆取順，失前禽也。邑人不誡，上使中也。
08.5x Belonging exemplified holds promise:
The position (is) correct (and) central
* To abandon the unwilling (and) seek the accepting
(Is) letting go of the forward game
* (His) district’s inhabitants will not be coerced:
The superior commands the middle
Tuan Zhuan
wanting
比，吉也。比，輔也。下順從也。原筮，元永贞，無咎，以剛中也。不寧方來，上下應也。後夫凶，其道窮也。
Belonging
(Means) promise
Belonging
(Means) confirmation
The humble respond (and) follow
(For) a first consultation, supreme and enduring commitment
(And) not a mistake:
Due to firmness in the center
Wanting peace, approach directly:
Above (and) below (are) resonant
The late are the unfortunate ones:
This path runs out
Gua Ci
(but, yet, still) no; without, with no "
小畜：亨。密雲不雨，自我西郊。
Fulfillment
Thick clouds but no rain
From our western horizon
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
nothing 08.2x
牽復在中，亦不自失也。
09.2x Drawn to returning is in the center
Truly nothing of one’s own (is) given up
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
not, un-, in-; no
夫妻反目，不能正室也。
09.3x Husband (and) wife (are) wild-eyed:
Unable to rectify domestic affairs
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 5
there is no, not much; instead of, rather than
有孚攣如，不獨富也。
09.5x Being true (is) as good as a bond:
There is no enrichment alone
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
(but) no
小畜，柔得位而上下應之，曰小畜。健而巽，剛中而志行，乃亨。密雲不雨，尚往也。自我西郊，施未行也。
Raising small beasts
The flexible finds a place and high (and) low respond to this
So this is called minor concerns
Dynamic and yet adaptive
The firm (is) central and so the intentions (are) carried out
After this, fulfillment
Thick clouds (but) no rain:
Value (any) forward progress
From our western horizon:
The influence is not yet in motion
Gua Ci
without (it); (if, that when) (it) does not, fails
履虎尾，不咥人，亨。
on the tiger’s tail
When it does not bite one,
Success
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
avoids, escapes; is without, free (of, from)
幽人贞吉，中不自亂也。
10.2x The secluded one’s persistence (is) promising:
The middle avoids the source of distraction
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
not; no, without, lacking; not having
眇能視，不足以有明也。跛能履，不足以與行也。咥人之凶，位不當也。武人為于大君，志剛也。
10.3x The one-eyed (are still) able to see:
Not well enough to claim vision
* The lame (are still) able to take steps:
Not well enough to travel along with
* The bitten one’s misfortune:
The position was less than appropriate
* The military man works for a greater noble:
The purpose (is) firm
→ 02.2
(but) not
眇能視，不足以有明也。跛能履，不足以與行也。咥人之凶，位不當也。武人為于大君，志剛也。
10.3x The one-eyed (are still) able to see:
Not well enough to claim vision
* The lame (are still) able to take steps:
Not well enough to travel along with
* The bitten one’s misfortune:
The position was less than appropriate
* The military man works for a greater noble:
The purpose (is) firm
(is, was) not, in-, im-, less than; [mal-] "
眇能視，不足以有明也。跛能履，不足以與行也。咥人之凶，位不當也。武人為于大君，志剛也。
10.3x The one-eyed (are still) able to see:
Not well enough to claim vision
* The lame (are still) able to take steps:
Not well enough to travel along with
* The bitten one’s misfortune:
The position was less than appropriate
* The military man works for a greater noble:
The purpose (is) firm
Tuan Zhuan
without
履，柔履剛也。説而應乎乾，是以履虎尾，不咥人，亨。剛中正，履帝位而不疚，光明也。
Respectful conduct:
The flexible treads upon the firm
Pleasure, but also attunement with the creative
And so it is that treading upon the tiger’s tail,
Without (it) biting one, (is) success
The firm (is) central (and) correct
Taking steps in a divine place, and yet escaping suffering,
shows wisdom
without, with no, not, avoiding, escaping
履，柔履剛也。説而應乎乾，是以履虎尾，不咥人，亨。剛中正，履帝位而不疚，光明也。
Respectful conduct:
The flexible treads upon the firm
Pleasure, but also attunement with the creative
And so it is that treading upon the tiger’s tail,
Without (it) biting one, (is) success
The firm (is) central (and) correct
Taking steps in a divine place, and yet escaping suffering,
shows wisdom
Za Gua
does not
Stats: 02.2
2nd Line
avoid, without, with no
包荒，用馮河，不遐遺，朋亡，得尚于中行。
Embrace the wilderness
It is useful to cross the river without a boat
Avoid aloofness and neglect
Alliances are impermanent
Learn the value in balanced action
→ 02.2
3rd Line
without
無平不陂，無往不復。艱贞無咎，勿恤其孚，于食有福。
There is no level without a slope,
No going without a return
It is difficult to persist with no errors
Do not worry: these are certainties
In nourishment find happiness
→ 02.2
without
無平不陂，無往不復。艱贞無咎，勿恤其孚，于食有福。
There is no level without a slope,
No going without a return
It is difficult to persist with no errors
Do not worry: these are certainties
In nourishment find happiness
Xiao Xiang 3
without
無往不復，天地際也。
11.3x No going without a return:
Heaven (and) earth meet here
4th Line
no, not much; without, with no; lacking 15.5
翩翩，不富以其隣，不戒以孚。
Fluttering and fussing
Not much enrichment by way of these neighbors
Not guarding the way to truth
→ 02.2
avoid, (do) not; no, without, with no; lacking
翩翩，不富以其隣，不戒以孚。
Fluttering and fussing
Not much enrichment by way of these neighbors
Not guarding the way to truth
Xiao Xiang 4
not much
翩翩不復，皆失實也。不戒以孚，中心願也。
11.4x Fluttering (and) fussing, not much enrichment:
Completely neglecting the substance
* Not guarding the way to truth:
Within the heart (is) the hope
not
翩翩不復，皆失實也。不戒以孚，中心願也。
11.4x Fluttering (and) fussing, not much enrichment:
Completely neglecting the substance
* Not guarding the way to truth:
Within the heart (is) the hope
Gua Ci
(who are, those) not, of no; (who) do not
否之匪人，不利君子贞，大往小來。
Separating*
oneself from inferior people*
Those not worth the young noble’s loyalty
Greatness departs, smallness arrives
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
not to be; without; avoid, escape (ing); no
大人否亨，不亂群也。
12.2x The mature one’s worthless fulfillment:
Avoid the herd’s distractions
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(is) not, in-, im-, less than; [ mal-] "
包羞，位不當也。
12.3x Embracing the unworthy:
The position is not appropriate
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
(who) are not
否之匪人，不利君子贞，大往小來，則是天地不交而萬物不通也，上下不交而天下無邦也。內陰而外陽，內柔而外剛，內小人而外君子，小人道長，君子道消也。
Separating oneself from inferior people
(Who) are not worth a noble young one’s loyalty
Greatness departs, smallness arrives:
When this occurs heaven (and) earth do not interact
And so the myriad beings do not communicate
High (and) low do not interact
And so all under heaven lack government
Within (is) darkness and without (is) light
Within (is) weakness and without (is) strength
Within (are) the common people and without (is) the noble young one
The common people’s principles prevail
The noble young one’s principles fade
do not, fail to
否之匪人，不利君子贞，大往小來，則是天地不交而萬物不通也，上下不交而天下無邦也。內陰而外陽，內柔而外剛，內小人而外君子，小人道長，君子道消也。
Separating oneself from inferior people
(Who) are not worth a noble young one’s loyalty
Greatness departs, smallness arrives:
When this occurs heaven (and) earth do not interact
And so the myriad beings do not communicate
High (and) low do not interact
And so all under heaven lack government
Within (is) darkness and without (is) light
Within (is) weakness and without (is) strength
Within (are) the common people and without (is) the noble young one
The common people’s principles prevail
The noble young one’s principles fade
do(es) not; fail(s) to
否之匪人，不利君子贞，大往小來，則是天地不交而萬物不通也，上下不交而天下無邦也。內陰而外陽，內柔而外剛，內小人而外君子，小人道長，君子道消也。
Separating oneself from inferior people
(Who) are not worth a noble young one’s loyalty
Greatness departs, smallness arrives:
When this occurs heaven (and) earth do not interact
And so the myriad beings do not communicate
High (and) low do not interact
And so all under heaven lack government
Within (is) darkness and without (is) light
Within (is) weakness and without (is) strength
Within (are) the common people and without (is) the noble young one
The common people’s principles prevail
The noble young one’s principles fade
do not, fail to
否之匪人，不利君子贞，大往小來，則是天地不交而萬物不通也，上下不交而天下無邦也。內陰而外陽，內柔而外剛，內小人而外君子，小人道長，君子道消也。
Separating oneself from inferior people
(Who) are not worth a noble young one’s loyalty
Greatness departs, smallness arrives:
When this occurs heaven (and) earth do not interact
And so the myriad beings do not communicate
High (and) low do not interact
And so all under heaven lack government
Within (is) darkness and without (is) light
Within (is) weakness and without (is) strength
Within (are) the common people and without (is) the noble young one
The common people’s principles prevail
The noble young one’s principles fade
Xiang Zhuan
do not, fail to
天地不交，否。君子以儉德辟難，不可榮以祿。
Heaven and earth do not interact
Separating
The noble young one, accordingly,
conserves virtue and avoids trouble
Not allowing himself luxury in the form of compensation
→ 02.2
w ithout; avoiding, not (even)
天地不交，否。君子以儉德辟難，不可榮以祿。
Heaven and earth do not interact
Separating
The noble young one, accordingly,
conserves virtue and avoids trouble
Not allowing himself luxury in the form of compensation
Xiao Gua
(things) are not; do not
Stats: 02.2
3rd Line
(of, with) no, not much, without
伏戎于莽，升其高陵，三歲不興。
Caching weapons in the underbrush
Climbing one’s highest hill
Three years without rising up
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
with no
伏戎于莽，敵剛也。三歲不興，安行也。
13.3x Caching weapons in the underbrush:
The rivalry (is) strong
* Three years with no exuberance:
Security in action
Xiao Xiang 2
(is, means) no; to be without; to be un-
大車以在，積中不敗也。
14.2x The great wagon (is) for loading:
To add to the middle (means) to be without loss
→ 02.2
6th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
自天祐之，吉無不利。
Assistance comes from heaven
Promising
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
4th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
無不利，撝谦。
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
With candid authenticity
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 4
cannot be
無不利撝谦，不違則也。
15.4x Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
(With) candid authenticity:
(This is) not against the rules
(it, this) (is) not (a), nothing, no
無不利撝谦，不違則也。
15.4x Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
(With) candid authenticity:
(This is) not against the rules
5th Line
(there is) no, not (much); without, with no
不富以其隣，利用侵伐，無不利。
No enrichment by way of these neighbors
Worthwhile and useful to occupy and subjugate*
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
不富以其隣，利用侵伐，無不利。
No enrichment by way of these neighbors
Worthwhile and useful to occupy and subjugate*
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
Xiao Xiang 5
without, with no, regardless of; the un-, dis-
利用侵伐，征不服也。
15.5x Worthwhile (and) useful to occupy (and) subjugate:
To expedite without permission
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
(is) not, ill-, un-; does not
谦亨，天道下濟而光明，地道卑而上行。天道虧盈而益谦，地道變盈而流谦，鬼神害盈而福谦，人道惡盈而好谦。谦尊而光，卑而不可逾，君子之終也。
Authenticity (means) fulfillment
The heavenly principle completes the lowly
With honor and clarity
The earthly principle (is) humble,
(Even) while moving upwards
The heavenly principle diminishes the superfluous
And adds to the modest
The earthly principle transforms the superfluous
And replenishes the modest
Ghosts (and) spirits (both) haunt the superfluous
And enrich the modest
The human principle resents the superfluous
And applauds the modest
Authenticity ennobles and exemplifies
(Being) lowly and yet not easy to exceed
The noble young one has results
→ 02.2
Xiao Gua
not
Stats: 02.2
2nd Line
(there will be) no, with no; ^ will not; (an) un-
介于石，不終日，贞吉。
Resolved in stone
An unending day
Persistence is promising
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
(an) un-
不終日贞吉，以中正也。
16.2x (This) day will not end, persistence (is) promising:
Using the balance correctly
Xiao Xiang 3
is not, in-, im-, less than, [mal-] "
盱豫有悔，位不當也。
16.3x Wide-eyed readiness will have regrets:
The position is not appropriate
→ 02.2
5th Line
without; avoiding; with no; but not
贞疾，恆不死。
Persistent affliction
Chronic but not fatal
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 5
but not
六五贞吉，乘剛也。恆不死，中未亡也。
16.5x Six fifth’s persistent affliction:
Relying upon firmness
* Chronic but not fatal
The middle is not yet passed
Tuan Zhuan
do not, will not, never
豫，剛應而志行，順以動，豫。豫順以動，故天地如之，而況建侯行師乎！天地以順動，故日月不過而四時不忒。聖人以順動，則刑罰淸而民服。豫之時義大矣哉！
Readiness
Firmness resonates, and so the intentions (are) carried out
Responsiveness using movement
Readiness
Readiness responds with movement
Since heaven and earth (behave) like this
How much more true (this is) (for) establishing delegates
(And) mobilizing the reserves!
Heaven and earth behave with responsive movement
And so the sun and the moon never stray
And the four seasons do not vary
The wise ones make use of responsive movement
(And) as a result, punishments (and) penalties (are) specific
And the people consent
Readiness’ meaningful timing (is) very important now!
→ 02.2
do not, will not, never "
豫，剛應而志行，順以動，豫。豫順以動，故天地如之，而況建侯行師乎！天地以順動，故日月不過而四時不忒。聖人以順動，則刑罰淸而民服。豫之時義大矣哉！
Readiness
Firmness resonates, and so the intentions (are) carried out
Responsiveness using movement
Readiness
Readiness responds with movement
Since heaven and earth (behave) like this
How much more true (this is) (for) establishing delegates
(And) mobilizing the reserves!
Heaven and earth behave with responsive movement
And so the sun and the moon never stray
And the four seasons do not vary
The wise ones make use of responsive movement
(And) as a result, punishments (and) penalties (are) specific
And the people consent
Readiness’ meaningful timing (is) very important now!
Xiao Xiang 1
nothing, not much; not
官有渝，從正吉也。出門交有功，不失也。
17.1x Standards will change:
To follow the true (is) promising
* Leaving the gate to interact has merit:
Nothing (is) lost
→ 02.2
Za Gua
without, with no, lacking, regardless of; not
Stats: 02.2
2nd Line
no, not (a); un-; ill-
幹母之蠱，不可贞。
Correcting mother’s fixations
Ill-suited to firmness
→ 02.2
6th Line
(do es, will, would) not (the); without; no
不事王侯，高尚其事。
Not serving sovereign or noble
Of higher worth is one’s service
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
not
不事王侯，志可則也。
18.6x Not serving sovereign (or) noble:
The aim (is) a proper standard
2nd Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
咸臨，吉，無不利。
United in commitment
Promising
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
doubt
咸臨吉無不利，未順命也。
19.2x United commitment (is) promising (and) without doubt
worthwhile:
Not yet accepting destiny
Xiao Xiang 3
is not, in-, im-, less than, [mal-] "
甘臨，位不當也。既攸之咎不長也。
19.3x Sweet commitment:
The position is not appropriate
* Following concern about this:
The errors will not be lasting
→ 02.2
(is, are) not; will not be ; do(es) not
甘臨，位不當也。既攸之咎不長也。
19.3x Sweet commitment:
The position is not appropriate
* Following concern about this:
The errors will not be lasting
Tuan Zhuan
(is, does, will, would) not
臨，剛浸而長，説而順，剛中而應。大亨以正，天之道也。至于八月有凶，消不久也。
Taking charge
Firmness penetrates and so prevails
Satisfaction along with acceptance
The firm (is) central (and) resonant
Great fulfillment (is) due to correctness
(As is) heaven’s course
To arrive in the eighth month would be unfortunate:
Waning does not take long
→ 02.2
Gua Ci
not, no, without, with no
觀，盥而不薦，有孚顒若。
A cleansing but not a sacrifice
Being true is as good as majestic
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
not
大觀在上，順而巽，中正以觀天下。觀盥而不薦，有孚顒若，下觀而化也。觀天之神道，而四時不忒。聖人以神道設教，而天下服矣。
The great perspective lies above
Acceptance and versatility
Balance (and) uprightness (are) used in observing all under heaven
Observing
A cleansing but not a sacrifice,
Being true is as good as dignified:
Those below observe and so (are) transformed
Observing heaven’s sacred course and the four seasons’ lack of deviation
The wise ones use (these) sacred principles to establish (their) teachings
And so all under heaven simply consent
absence, lack, want of; without, with no "
大觀在上，順而巽，中正以觀天下。觀盥而不薦，有孚顒若，下觀而化也。觀天之神道，而四時不忒。聖人以神道設教，而天下服矣。
The great perspective lies above
Acceptance and versatility
Balance (and) uprightness (are) used in observing all under heaven
Observing
A cleansing but not a sacrifice,
Being true is as good as dignified:
Those below observe and so (are) transformed
Observing heaven’s sacred course and the four seasons’ lack of deviation
The wise ones use (these) sacred principles to establish (their) teachings
And so all under heaven simply consent
Xiao Xiang 1
(with) no, without; instead of; not (much)
屨校滅趾，不行也。
21.1x Sandaled feet, shackled in stocks, hiding the toes:
Not progressing
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(is, was) not, in-, im-, less than "
遇毒，位不當也。
21.3x Encountering decay:
The position is not appropriate
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
(but) without; not much; devoid of; not "
何校滅耳，聰不明也。
21.6x Wearing the cangue, hiding the ears:
Quick to hear, (but) without clarity
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
(it, this is) not, less than "
頤中有物，曰噬嗑。噬嗑而亨，剛柔分，動而明。雷電合而章。柔得中而上行，雖不當位，利用獄。
Between the jaws is an object
So this is called biting through
Biting through and then satisfaction:
The firm (and) the flexible (are) evenly apportioned
Action with clarity
Thunder (and) lightning converge and make manifest
The flexible gains the center and then acts above
Although not properly situated
(It is) worthwhile to execute justice
→ 02.2
Za Gua
without, no; instead of, rather than, lacking
Stats: 02.2
Gua Ci
(it) (is) not (much); will not be; nothing
剝，不利有攸往。
Not worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 02.2
5th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
貫魚以宮人寵，無不利。
A stringline of fishes
By way of the palace inhabitants’ sponsorship*
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
6th Line
is not; will not be; avoids, escapes; goes un-
碩果不食，君子得輿，小人剝廬。
The ripest fruit is not eaten*
The noble young one gains ground
As the common people tear down their own shacks*
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
(they, these) (are) not, un-. ill- "
君子得於民所載，小人剝廬，終不可用也。
23.6x The noble young one gains ground:
The people (are) those who uphold (one)
* (As) the common people tear down (their own) shacks:
In the end not fit to be used
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
not
剝，剝也，柔變剛也。不利有攸往，小人長也。順而止之，觀象也。君子尚消息盈虛，天行也。
Decomposing
(Means) stripping away
The flexible alters the firm
Not worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
The common people prevail
Accept and stop here
Look at the image
The noble young one respects waning (and) waxing as surplus (and) want
(And as) heaven’s behavior
1st Line
(it is) not (being); no
不遠復，無祗悔，元吉。
Not far to return
Nothing worthy of regret
Most promising
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
nothing
不遠之復，以脩身也。
24.1x Nothing distant in this return:
The way to refine (a) life
6th Line
without, with no; no; not; (of) in-, un-
迷復，凶，有災眚。用行師，終有大敗，以其國君凶，至于十年不克征。
Lost return
Ominous
There will be calamity and grave errors
If trying to advance the military
In the end there will be a major defeat
Reaching one’s domain and its nobility with misfortune
Even after ten years, no ability to campaign*
→ 02.2
Xiang Zhuan
did, could, would not
雷在地中，復。先王以至日閉關，商旅不行，后不省方。
Thunder dwells within the earth
To return
The early sovereigns, accordingly, on the day of winter solstice,
closed the frontier pass gates
Merchants and travelers did not move about
Rulers did not inspect the domains
→ 02.2
did, would not
雷在地中，復。先王以至日閉關，商旅不行，后不省方。
Thunder dwells within the earth
To return
The early sovereigns, accordingly, on the day of winter solstice,
closed the frontier pass gates
Merchants and travelers did not move about
Rulers did not inspect the domains
Gua Ci
(and) (it is) not (much); will not be; nothing
無妄，元亨，利贞。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。
Most fulfilling
Worthwhile to persist
For one without integrity there will be suffering*
And not much reward in having somewhere to go
→ 02.2
2nd Line
(when, where, if) not, without, there is no
不耕穫，不菑畬，則利有攸往。
When not plowing to harvest
And not breaking new ground for established fields
Then it is worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 02.2
(and) (when, where, if) not, without
不耕穫，不菑畬，則利有攸往。
When not plowing to harvest
And not breaking new ground for established fields
Then it is worthwhile to have somewhere to go
Xiao Xiang 2
not
不耕穫，未富。
25.2x Not plowing to harvest:
No riches yet
Xiao Xiang 5
(it, this) (does) not (even); is no; not much
無妄之藥，不可試。
25.5x Lack of pretense itself (is) medicine
(This) does not call for experiments
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
(and) not much
無妄，剛自外來而為主於內，動而健，剛中而應，大亨以正，天之命。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。無妄之往，何之矣？天命不祐，行矣哉！
Without pretense
Firmness comes from without and becomes master on the inside
Movement with lasting vigor
The firm (is) central and resonant
Great fulfillment (is) according to integrity
Heaven’s higher law
For one without integrity there will be suffering
(And) not (much) reward in having somewhere to go
(While) without pretense there is forward progress
How is this so?
Heaven’s higher law is not protection:
(It is) movement itself!
is not; does not; cannot be
無妄，剛自外來而為主於內，動而健，剛中而應，大亨以正，天之命。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。無妄之往，何之矣？天命不祐，行矣哉！
Without pretense
Firmness comes from without and becomes master on the inside
Movement with lasting vigor
The firm (is) central and resonant
Great fulfillment (is) according to integrity
Heaven’s higher law
For one without integrity there will be suffering
(And) not (much) reward in having somewhere to go
(While) without pretense there is forward progress
How is this so?
Heaven’s higher law is not protection:
(It is) movement itself!
Gua Ci
(but) no, less; avoid, (doing) without; to not
大畜，利贞，不家食吉，利涉大川。
Worthwhile to be persistent
To not dine at home
Is promising
Worthwhile to cross the great stream
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
(and) not; to not; to avoid; instead of
有利利以不犯災。
26.1x (This) will get harsh, worthwhile to quit:
(And) not provoke a crisis
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
to not
大畜，剛健篤實輝光，日新其德，剛上而尚賢，能止健，大正。不家食吉，養賢。利涉大川，應乎天。
“Vowing to train at chariot and defense,” which would preserve some of the impli-
cation of dedicated sacrifice suggested by the Zhi Gua.
Xiao Xiang 1
no, not a; without; lacking, wanting "
觀我朵頤，亦不足貴。
27.1x Looking at me (with) hungry mouth hanging open:
Truly lacking (as) a basis for respect
→ 02.2
5th Line
(b ut) (one is) not, less (than), ill-, un-, dis-
拂經，居贞吉，不可涉大川。
Dismissing the customary
To abide in persistence is promising
But not suited to crossing great streams
→ 02.2
2nd Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
枯楊生稊，老夫得其女妻，無不利。
The withered poplar sprouts a new shoot
An older gentleman finds himself a maiden to marry
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(it is) not; un-, in-; less than; not being
棟橈之凶，不可以有輔。
28.3x The ridgepole’s deformity becomes trouble:
It is not enough to assume support
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 4
not; no
棟隆之吉，不橈乎下。
28.4x The ridgepole’s holding up holds promise:
Not a failing onto those below
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
(but) not (much); without, with no
過涉之凶，不可咎。
28.6x Too much to wade into comes into bad luck:
But not deserving blame
→ 02.2
Xiang Zhuan
without, with no, regardless of; (and) un-
澤滅木，大過。君子以獨立不懼，遁世無懣。
The lake rises over the trees
Greatness in excess
The noble young one, accordingly, stands alone and undaunted
And steps back from the world without sorrow
→ 02.2
5th Line
is not; is less than; does not
坎不盈，祗既平，無咎。
The pit is not flowing over
To appreciate the level attained
Is not a mistake
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 5
is not
坎不盈，中未大。
29.5x The pit is not flowing over:
The middle is not yet complete
6th Line
(of) no, without, with no; (with) nothing
係用徽纆，置于叢棘，三歲不得，凶。
Bound up with braided rope and stranded cord
Put away inside a thicket of thorny brambles
Three years without gains
Unfortunate
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
do(es) not; not to; cannot (be); never
習坎，重險。水流而不盈，行險而不失其信。維心亨，乃以剛中。行有尚，往有功。天險不可升，地險山川丘陵。王公設險以守其國，險之時用大矣哉！
Repeated exposure
(Means) twice the risk
The water replenishes but does not pile up
Making progress (through) risk yet never losing its confidence
To keep the heart secure (is) fulfillment:
When making use of the firmness within
Progress will be valued:
To continue on will be an accomplishment
Heavenly hazards do not permit climbing
Earthly hazards (are) mountains (and) rivers, hills (and) heights
Sovereigns (and) patriarchs arrange hazards in order to protect their domains
Risk’s timely application (is) very important here!
→ 02.2
not, without, never; avoiding
習坎，重險。水流而不盈，行險而不失其信。維心亨，乃以剛中。行有尚，往有功。天險不可升，地險山川丘陵。王公設險以守其國，險之時用大矣哉！
Repeated exposure
(Means) twice the risk
The water replenishes but does not pile up
Making progress (through) risk yet never losing its confidence
To keep the heart secure (is) fulfillment:
When making use of the firmness within
Progress will be valued:
To continue on will be an accomplishment
Heavenly hazards do not permit climbing
Earthly hazards (are) mountains (and) rivers, hills (and) heights
Sovereigns (and) patriarchs arrange hazards in order to protect their domains
Risk’s timely application (is) very important here!
do not, is to not, will not; are not
習坎，重險。水流而不盈，行險而不失其信。維心亨，乃以剛中。行有尚，往有功。天險不可升，地險山川丘陵。王公設險以守其國，險之時用大矣哉！
Repeated exposure
(Means) twice the risk
The water replenishes but does not pile up
Making progress (through) risk yet never losing its confidence
To keep the heart secure (is) fulfillment:
When making use of the firmness within
Progress will be valued:
To continue on will be an accomplishment
Heavenly hazards do not permit climbing
Earthly hazards (are) mountains (and) rivers, hills (and) heights
Sovereigns (and) patriarchs arrange hazards in order to protect their domains
Risk’s timely application (is) very important here!
3rd Line
not; there is no; instead of, rather than
日昃之離，不鼔缻而謌，則大耋之嗟，凶。
The sun declines with its radiance
Not drumming on clay pots and singing
Leads to much of old age’s lament
Unfortunate
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
is not; does no, avoids, escapes
雖凶居吉，順不害。
31.2x Even though disappointing, to abide (is) timely:
Acceptance does no harm
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
not, un-, in-; less than
咸其股，亦不處。志在隨人，所執下。
31.3x Persuaded in one’s loins:
But less than secure
* The purpose lies in pursuing another
The position holds onto the inferior
→ 02.2
3rd Line
lacking, wanting; without, with no; not
不恆其德，或承之羞。贞吝。
Lacking continuity in one’s character
Somehow continuing in such unworthiness
What persists is embarrassment
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
lacking
不恆其得，無所容。
32.3x Lacking continuity in one’s character:
Nowhere to be endured
Tuan Zhuan
without, with no; (there is) no; regardless of
恆，久。剛上而柔下，雷風相與，巽而動，剛柔皆應。恆。恆亨無咎利贞，久於其道。天地之道恆久而不已。利有攸往，終則有始。日月得天而能久照，四時變化而能久成。聖人久於其道而天下化成。觀其所恆而天地萬物之晴可見矣。
Continuity
(Means) to endure
The firm (is) above and the flexible (is) below
Thunder (and) wind support each other
Versatile and energetic
The firm (and) the flexible fully correspond
Continuity
Continuity fulfills (and) nothing (is) wrong,
Worthwhile to be persistent:
Enduring (is) upon one’s own path
Heaven’s (and) earth’s courses
Continue, going on and (on) without end
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
At the end, in due order, there will be a beginning
Sun and moon take the sky
and so (are) able to continue in brilliance
The four seasons evolve (and) turn
And so are able to continue accomplishing
The wise ones endure upon their paths
And all under heaven (is) transformed (and) completed
Comprehend what is meant to be continued
Then heaven (and) earth (and) the myriad beings
Will now have natures (which) may be seen plainly
→ 02.2
Xiang Zhuan
without; with no; instead, regardless of
雷風，恆。君子以立不易方。
Thunder and wind
Continuity
The noble young one, accordingly,
makes a stand without changing bearings
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
(if) not, without, with no
遁尾之利，不往何災。
33.1x Withdrawing the tail comes to have troubles:
(If) not in motion, where is the crisis?
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(but) (it, this is) not; ill-, un-, in- 55.3x
係遁之利，有疾厲。畜臣妾疾，不可大事。
33.3x Entangled retreat has distress,
There will be anxiety (and) exhaustion
* Managing (one’s) servants (and) concubines
(would have been) timely:
But not suited to crucial concerns
→ 02.2
6th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
肥遁，無不利。
Resourceful retreat
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
cannot be
肥遁無不利，無所疑。
33.6x Resourceful retreat, nothing cannot be turned to advantage:
Having no reason to doubt
Xiang Zhuan
not with, without, with no; (it, this) is not
天下有山，遁。君子以遠小人，不惡而嚴。
Beneath the sky is a mountain
Distancing
The noble young one, accordingly,
is distant from the common people
Not with ill will, but with reserve
→ 02.2
4th Line
without, with no; there are no
贞吉，悔亡。藩決不羸，壮于大輿之輹。
Persistence is promising
While regrets pass
The hedge opens with no entanglement
The power in the great vehicle is in its axle’s mount
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 4
with no
藩決不羸，尚往。
34.4x The hedge opens up with no entanglements:
Appreciate going forward
Xiao Xiang 5
(is, was) not, in-; im-; less than, [ mal-] "
丧羊于易，位不當。
34.5x Losing the goat with ease:
The position (was) not appropriate
→ 02.2
6th Line
not, un-; im-; no, without, with no
羝羊触藩，不能退，不能遂。無攸利，艱則吉。
The billy goat butts the hedge
No power to pull back
No power to follow through
Not a direction with merit
But problems give rise to opportunities
→ 02.2
not, un-; im-; no, without, with no
羝羊触藩，不能退，不能遂。無攸利，艱則吉。
The billy goat butts the hedge
No power to pull back
No power to follow through
Not a direction with merit
But problems give rise to opportunities
Xiao Xiang 6
no
不能退，不能遂，不詳。艱則吉，咎不長。
34.6x No power to pull back,
No power to follow through:
Not examining details
* Problems give rise to opportunities:
The error does not last long
no
不能退，不能遂，不詳。艱則吉，咎不長。
34.6x No power to pull back,
No power to follow through:
Not examining details
* Problems give rise to opportunities:
The error does not last long
not
不能退，不能遂，不詳。艱則吉，咎不長。
34.6x No power to pull back,
No power to follow through:
Not examining details
* Problems give rise to opportunities:
The error does not last long
is not; does not, will not
不能退，不能遂，不詳。艱則吉，咎不長。
34.6x No power to pull back,
No power to follow through:
Not examining details
* Problems give rise to opportunities:
The error does not last long
Xiao Xiang 4
(is) not; in-; im-; less than, [mal-] "
鼫鼠贞麗，位不當。
35.4x The squirrelly rodent’s persistence (is) dangerous:
The position is not appropriate
→ 02.2
5th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
悔亡。失得勿恤，往吉，無不利。
Regrets pass
Loss and gain are not to be taken to heart
Simply to go is promising
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
1st Line
without; with no
明夷于飛，垂其翼。君子于行，三日不食。有攸往，主人有言。
Brightness obscured during flight*
Dragging one’s wing
The noble young one in traveling
Goes three days without a meal
When there is somewhere to go
Those in power would gossip
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
does not ; not; to not; to avoid, [skip]
君子于行，義不食。
36.1x The noble young one in traveling:
(Has) reasons not to eat
3rd Line
(this) (is) no, (does) not
明夷于南狩，得其大首。不可疾贞。
Brightness obscured on the southern winter hunt
Capturing the others’ great leader
This is not a call for a hasty resolution
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 5
not; (which) did, would, was not
箕子之贞，明不可息。
36.5x Prince Ji’s persistence:
A light not accepting extinction
→ 02.2
6th Line
not, no, without; instead of, rather than
不明晦。初登于天，後入于地。
Instead of light, darkness
At first rising into the sky
But at last going into the earth
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(is, was) not, in-; im-, less than, [mal-] "
見于異，位不當。無初有中，遇剛。
38.3x Seeing the wagon held up:
The place (was) not appropriate
* Regardless of beginning, there will be an end:
Finding firmness
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
do not; are not, will not "
睽，火動而上，澤動而下。二女同居，其志不同行。説而麗乎明，柔進而上行，得中而應乎剛。是以小事吉。天地睽而其事同，男女睽而其志通，萬物睽而其事類。睽之時用大矣哉！
Estrangement
The fire moves, but (only) upwards
The lake moves, but (only) downwards
Two women dwell together
(But) their intentions do not function as one
Enjoyment, along with dependence on clarity
The flexible advances, and so improves (its) conduct
Gaining the center and resonating with the firm
And so it is that ordinary matters (are) promising
Heaven (and) earth diverge, but still their endeavors converge
Masculine (and) feminine diverge, but their objectives interact
The myriad beings diverge, but their affairs (are) interrelated
Estrangement’s timely application (is) very important here!
→ 02.2
Gua Ci
(and, while) (it is) not; less than
蹇，利西南，不利東北。利見大人，贞吉。
Worthwhile west to south
Not worthwhile east to north
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
Persistence is opportune
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
it is not
蹇，難也。險在前也。見險而能止，知矣哉！蹇利西南，往得中也。不利東北，其道窮也。利見大人，往有功也。當位贞吉，以正邦也。蹇之時用大矣哉！
Impasse
(Means) problems
Risk lies ahead
To perceive the risk and be able to stop
(Is) wisdom indeed!
Impasse (is) worthwhile west (to) south:
To make progress (is) to find the center
It is not worthwhile east (to) north:
This way dead ends
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being:
Making progress will be an achievement
(In) a proper position, persistence (is) opportune:
In order to do right by the territory
Impasse’s timely application (is) very important now!
6th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
公用射鶽于高壉之上，獲之，無不利。
The duke takes aim at the raptor atop the
high battlement’s peak
Success at this means nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
regardless, in spite of; despite
元吉無咎，下不厚事也。
42.1x (An) excellent opportunity (to be) without errors:
(To be) humble regardless of weighty concerns
→ 02.2
Gua Ci
(it is) not; (there is) nothing
夬，揚于王庭，孚號有厲。告自邑，不利即戎，利有攸往。
A disclosure at the royal court
A truthful appeal
This will be serious
Inform the home town
Nothing worthwhile in resorting to hostilities
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 02.2
1st Line
is not, less than; without; does, will not (be)
壮于前趾，往不勝，為咎。
Vigorous in advancing the toes
Going forward is less than successful
Mistakes will be made
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
without
不勝而往，咎也。
43.1x Without success and yet proceeding:
Erroneous
4th Line
is not, no; (still) wants "
臀無膚，其行次且。牽羊悔亡，聞言不信。
A rump with no skin
One’s progress is inferior now
To be led like a sheep, regrets would pass
But to hear the words is not comprehension
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 4
(is, was) not, in-; im-; less than, [ mal-] "
其行次且，位不當也。聞言不信，聰不明也。
43.4x One’s progress (is) second-rate now:
The position (was) not appropriate
* To hear the words is not comprehension:
Quick to hear (but) not much clarity
→ 02.2
is not
其行次且，位不當也。聞言不信，聰不明也。
43.4x One’s progress (is) second-rate now:
The position (was) not appropriate
* To hear the words is not comprehension:
Quick to hear (but) not much clarity
(but) without; with no; not much; not "
其行次且，位不當也。聞言不信，聰不明也。
43.4x One’s progress (is) second-rate now:
The position (was) not appropriate
* To hear the words is not comprehension:
Quick to hear (but) not much clarity
Xiao Xiang 6
not, nothing; un-; ill; not very
無號之凶，終不可長也。
43.6x No cry for help, approaching misfortune:
In the end, not fit to survive
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
nothing
夬，決也。剛決柔也。健而説，決而和。揚于王庭，柔乘五剛也。孚號有厲，其危乃光也。告自邑，不利即戎，所尚乃窮也。利有攸往，剛長乃終也。
Decisiveness
(Means) to break through
The firm breaks through the flexible
Dynamic but also persuasive
Breaking through and yet responsive
A disclosure at the royal court:
The flexible rides upon five firm (lines)
A truthful appeal, this will be serious:
This crisis will then be made known
Inform the home town,
Nothing worthwhile (in) resorting to hostilities:
What is valued (would) then be wasted
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
Firmness endures and then completes
2nd Line
(but) no; nothing, not of; (it, this) will not
包有魚，無咎，不利宾。
The creel holds a fish*
Nothing is wrong
But this will not benefit the guests
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
not
包有魚，義不及宾也。
44.2x The creel holds a fish:
Understandably not extended to the guests
Xiao Xiang 5
do(es) not, without; avoid
九五含章，中正也。有隕自天，志不舍命也。
44.5x Nine fifth’s display (of) restraint:
(Of) concentration (and) integrity
* (These) will have fallen from heaven:
The intentions do not forsake higher purpose
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
not (being); un-, ill-; less than
姤，遇也。柔遇剛也。勿用取女，不可與長也。天地相遇，品物咸章也。剛遇中正，天下大行也。姤之時義大矣哉！
Dissipation
(Means) to encounter
The flexible encounters the firm
Not at all useful to court (this) woman:
Not suited to enduring together
Heaven (and) earth encounter each other
(And) the varieties of beings join in the composition
Firmness encounters (with) concentration (and) integrity
(And) all under heaven make great advances
Chance encounter’s proper timing (is) very important here!
→ 02.2
1st Line
is not, less than, never; will not be
有孚不終，乃亂乃萃，若號，一握為笑。勿恤，往無咎。
Being true is not the end of it
If confused, then pull together
As a cry for help
And one helping hand restore good humor
Do not worry
Progress is not an error
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 4
(is) not, in-, im-, less than "
大吉無咎，位不當也。
45.4x A lot of promise, (but) avoid mistakes:
The position is not appropriate
→ 02.2
Xiang Zhuan
lack, want of; being without; ill-; un-
澤上於地，萃。君子以除戎器，戒不虞。
The pond is raised above the earth
Collectedness
The noble young one, accordingly,
puts aside weapons and instruments
Guarding against unreadiness
→ 02.2
6th Line
not (being); avoiding, doing without
冥升，利于不息之贞。
Blind ascent
Advantage in not relaxing that resolve
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
(and) not, instead of, rather than
冥升在上，消不富也。
46.6x Blind ascent to the top:
Expending instead of accruing
→ 02.2
Za Gua
(does, will) not; without
Stats: 02.2
Gua Ci
(is, but) not, no; still wants, needs; without "
困，亨，贞，大人吉，無咎。有言不信。
“Fulfillment”
“Persistence”
For the mature human being, a promise,
Not a mistake
But having the words is not the conviction
→ 02.2
1st Line
not; without being; without (an) "
臀困于株木，入于幽谷，三歲不覿。
With bottom belabored by a wooden cane
Going into the valley of gloom
For three years not seen face to face
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
without, with no; has no; lacks; devoid of "
入于幽谷，幽不明也。
47.1x Going into the valley of gloom:
The gloom has no vision
→ 02.2
3rd Line
(and, but) not, never, without; failing to
困于石，據于蒺藜，入于其宮，不見其妻，凶。
Oppressed by stones
Grasping at thorny brambles
Going into his house
But not seeing his wife
Unfortunate
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(but) not
據于蒺藜，乘剛也。入于其宮，不見其妻，不祥也。
47.3x Grasping at thorny brambles:
Relying on the firm
* Going into his house
But not seeing his wife:
Not a happy omen
not
據于蒺藜，乘剛也。入于其宮，不見其妻，不祥也。
47.3x Grasping at thorny brambles:
Relying on the firm
* Going into his house
But not seeing his wife:
Not a happy omen
Xiao Xiang 4
(it, this is) not, less than "
來徐徐，志在下也。雖不當位，有與也。
47.4x Approaching slowly (and) gravely:
The purpose remains subordinate
* Although less than properly positioned
There will be support
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
not; without; avoid, escape (ing)
困，剛揜，險以説，困而不失其所亨，其唯君子乎。贞大人吉，以剛中也。有言不信，尚口乃窮也。
Exhaustion
The firm (is) covered over
To risk leads to satisfaction
(To be) beset and still not lose that which is fulfilling
One who is truly a noble young one attains this
Persistence (is) the mature human being’s promise:
By way of the firmness within
There will be words but no assurance:
To value the oral leads to exhaustion
→ 02.2
but no
困，剛揜，險以説，困而不失其所亨，其唯君子乎。贞大人吉，以剛中也。有言不信，尚口乃窮也。
Exhaustion
The firm (is) covered over
To risk leads to satisfaction
(To be) beset and still not lose that which is fulfilling
One who is truly a noble young one attains this
Persistence (is) the mature human being’s promise:
By way of the firmness within
There will be words but no assurance:
To value the oral leads to exhaustion
Gua Ci
is not; does, will not; without; rather than
改邑不改井，無丧無得，往來井井。汔至亦未繘井，羸其瓶，凶。
Rearranging the town does not change the well
Neither losing nor gaining,
Whether leaving or arriving, the well is the well
To nearly reach
But then to fall short with the well rope
Or to damage its bucket
Is disappointing
→ 02.2
1st Line
is not, less than; (and) not
井泥不食，舊井無禽。
The well’s mud is not consumed
An ancient well with nothing to take
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
is not
井泥不食，下也。舊井無禽，時舍也。
48.1x The well’s mud is not consumed:
(It is) at bottom
* An ancient well with nothing to take:
In time, forsaken
3rd Line
(but) nothing; (there is) no
井渫不食，為我心惻，可用汲。王明，並受其福。
The well has been cleaned, but nothing is consumed
Causing our hearts’ sorrow
It is suitable and available to draw from
Were the sovereign made aware,
all might receive of this abundance
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(but) nothing
井渫不食，行惻也。求王明，受福也。
48.3x The well (is merely) turbid, (but) nothing (is) consumed:
Passing in sorrow
* Seek the sovereign’s enlightenment:
To receive the abundance
Tuan Zhuan
is not, will not be
巽乎水而上水，井。井養而不窮也。改邑不改井，乃以剛中也。汔至亦未繘井，未有功也。羸其瓶，是以凶也。
To penetrate beneath the water and so bring up the water
(Is) the well
The well provides, and yet will not be exhausted
Rearranging the town does not change the well:
Since this (is) using a constancy within
To nearly reach, but then to fall short (with) the well rope
(Is) to fall short of bringing up results
To damage its bucket:
This indeed leads to disappointment
→ 02.2
does not
巽乎水而上水，井。井養而不窮也。改邑不改井，乃以剛中也。汔至亦未繘井，未有功也。羸其瓶，是以凶也。
To penetrate beneath the water and so bring up the water
(Is) the well
The well provides, and yet will not be exhausted
Rearranging the town does not change the well:
Since this (is) using a constancy within
To nearly reach, but then to fall short (with) the well rope
(Is) to fall short of bringing up results
To damage its bucket:
This indeed leads to disappointment
Xiao Xiang 1
not; less than; un-; ill-
鞏用黃牛，不可以有為也。
49.1x Wrapped with golden rawhide:
Not suited to taking action
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
are not (about, of, for, to, towards) "
革，水火相息，二女同居，其志不相得，曰革。已日乃孚，革而信之。文明以説，大亨以正，革而當，其悔乃亡。天地革而四時成，湯武革命，順乎天而應乎人，革之時大矣哉！
Seasonal change
Water (and) fire subdue each other
Two women dwell together
(But) their aims are not mutual gain
So this is called seasonal change
Complete the day and then be sure:
Change and then believe in it
Refinement (and) clarity behind satisfaction
Great fulfillment (is) according to correctness
Change is then appropriate
One’s regrets then pass
Heaven (and) earth change and so the four seasons are fulfilled
Tang and Wu changed the mandates
Complying with heaven while resonating with humanity
Seasonal change’s opportune timing (is) very important now!
→ 02.2
2nd Line
(it, this is) not, outside of
鼎有實，我仇有疾，不我能即，吉。
The cauldron holds substance
Our counterparts have anxieties
This is not in our scope of pursuits
Promising
→ 02.2
3rd Line
is not; will not be; goes un-
鼎耳革，其行塞，雉膏不食。方雨虧悔，終吉。
The cauldron’s ears have been altered
Its function is impaired
The pheasant’s rich meat is not eaten
A sudden rain would diminish regrets
In the end, an opportunity
→ 02.2
6th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
鼎玉鉉，大吉，無不利。
A cauldron with a jade grip
Very promising
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
→ 02.2
Gua Ci
(but) do not; (one) does not
震，亨。震來虩虩，笑言啞啞，震驚百里，不丧匕鬯。
Fulfillment
Shock brings fear and alarm
And mirthful words and echoing laughter
The thunder startles for a hundred li * around
But do not let drop the ladle of sacred wine
→ 02.2
(but) do not; (one) does not
震，亨。震來虩虩，笑言啞啞，震驚百里，不丧匕鬯。
Fulfillment
Shock brings fear and alarm
And mirthful words and echoing laughter
The thunder startles for a hundred li * around
But do not let drop the ladle of sacred wine
Xiao Xiang 3
(is, was) not, in-; im-; less than; [mal-] "
震蘇蘇，位不當也。
51.3x The shock awakens (and) revives:
The position (was) not appropriate
→ 02.2
(is, was) not, in-; im-; less than; [mal-] "
震蘇蘇，位不當也。
51.3x The shock awakens (and) revives:
The position (was) not appropriate
6th Line
is not; is outside
震索索，視矍矍，征凶。震不于其躬，于其鄰，無咎。婚媾有言。
(Fan Yao* 21.6: wearing the cangue, hiding ears, unfortunate)
The shock startles and confuses
Searching in wild-eyed panic
To go boldly is ominous
The shock is not in one’s being
Merely in one’s neighborhood
Make no mistakes
Even the marital suitor* might have something to say
→ 02.2
is not; is outside
震索索，視矍矍，征凶。震不于其躬，于其鄰，無咎。婚媾有言。
(Fan Yao* 21.6: wearing the cangue, hiding ears, unfortunate)
The shock startles and confuses
Searching in wild-eyed panic
To go boldly is ominous
The shock is not in one’s being
Merely in one’s neighborhood
Make no mistakes
Even the marital suitor* might have something to say
Tuan Zhuan
do not
震，亨。震來虩虩，恐致福也。笑言啞啞，後有則也。震驚百里，驚遠而懼邇也。出可以守宗廟社稷，以為祭主也。
Arousal (means) fulfillment
Shock brings fear (and) alarm:
The fear leads to well-being
Mirthful words (and) echoing laughter:
After there is a precedent
The thunder startles (for) a hundred li (around):
Disturbing the distant and frightening the near
Do not let drop the ladle of sacred wine:
Emerge fit to guard the ancestral shrine,
the altars to place (and) to grain
(And) thereby perform the offerings (with) mastery
do not
震，亨。震來虩虩，恐致福也。笑言啞啞，後有則也。震驚百里，驚遠而懼邇也。出可以守宗廟社稷，以為祭主也。
Arousal (means) fulfillment
Shock brings fear (and) alarm:
The fear leads to well-being
Mirthful words (and) echoing laughter:
After there is a precedent
The thunder startles (for) a hundred li (around):
Disturbing the distant and frightening the near
Do not let drop the ladle of sacred wine:
Emerge fit to guard the ancestral shrine,
the altars to place (and) to grain
(And) thereby perform the offerings (with) mastery
Gua Ci
(there is) no; not (even), without, rather than
艮其背，不獲其身，行其庭，不見其人，無咎。
Not grasping one’s own being
Moving through one’s courtyard
But not seeing other people
No blame
→ 02.2
(but, yet) without; (and, but) not, never
艮其背，不獲其身，行其庭，不見其人，無咎。
Not grasping one’s own being
Moving through one’s courtyard
But not seeing other people
No blame
2nd Line
(this) (does, will) not; (this is) no, not
艮其腓，不拯其隨，其心不快。
Stilling those legs
Not helpful in one’s pursuits
One’s heart is not gratified
→ 02.2
is n ot, without, less than; has no, not much "
艮其腓，不拯其隨，其心不快。
Stilling those legs
Not helpful in one’s pursuits
One’s heart is not gratified
Xiao Xiang 2
not
不拯其隨，未退聽也。
52.2x Not helpful in one’s pursuits:
Not ready to back off (and) listen
Tuan Zhuan
do not; without
艮，止也。時止則止，時行則行，動靜不失其時，其道光明。艮其止，止其所也。上下敵應，不相與也。是以不獲其身，行其庭不見其人，無咎也。
Stillness
(Means) to keep still
(If) time to stop, then stop
(If) time to move, then move
(When) activity (and) rest do not lose their timing
One’s path (is) revealed (and) clarified
Stillness (means) self-restraint
Restraint (is) to one’s own purpose
Above (and) below resist corresponding
Having nothing to do with each other
And so it is that having no grasp of one’s own being
(And) moving (through) one’s courtyard
Without seeing other people
(Is) without blame
→ 02.2
there is no; without; having, with no(thing)
艮，止也。時止則止，時行則行，動靜不失其時，其道光明。艮其止，止其所也。上下敵應，不相與也。是以不獲其身，行其庭不見其人，無咎也。
Stillness
(Means) to keep still
(If) time to stop, then stop
(If) time to move, then move
(When) activity (and) rest do not lose their timing
One’s path (is) revealed (and) clarified
Stillness (means) self-restraint
Restraint (is) to one’s own purpose
Above (and) below resist corresponding
Having nothing to do with each other
And so it is that having no grasp of one’s own being
(And) moving (through) one’s courtyard
Without seeing other people
(Is) without blame
having no
艮，止也。時止則止，時行則行，動靜不失其時，其道光明。艮其止，止其所也。上下敵應，不相與也。是以不獲其身，行其庭不見其人，無咎也。
Stillness
(Means) to keep still
(If) time to stop, then stop
(If) time to move, then move
(When) activity (and) rest do not lose their timing
One’s path (is) revealed (and) clarified
Stillness (means) self-restraint
Restraint (is) to one’s own purpose
Above (and) below resist corresponding
Having nothing to do with each other
And so it is that having no grasp of one’s own being
(And) moving (through) one’s courtyard
Without seeing other people
(Is) without blame
without
艮，止也。時止則止，時行則行，動靜不失其時，其道光明。艮其止，止其所也。上下敵應，不相與也。是以不獲其身，行其庭不見其人，無咎也。
Stillness
(Means) to keep still
(If) time to stop, then stop
(If) time to move, then move
(When) activity (and) rest do not lose their timing
One’s path (is) revealed (and) clarified
Stillness (means) self-restraint
Restraint (is) to one’s own purpose
Above (and) below resist corresponding
Having nothing to do with each other
And so it is that having no grasp of one’s own being
(And) moving (through) one’s courtyard
Without seeing other people
(Is) without blame
Xiang Zhuan
nothing; no; without, with no
兼山，艮。君子以思不出其位。
Adjacent mountains
Stillness
The noble young one, accordingly,
contemplates nothing outside of its place
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
(and, but) not, instead of, rather than
飲食衎衎，不素飽也。
53.2x Drinking (and) eating (and) honking (and) honking:
Not merely filling up
→ 02.2
3rd Line
(on) (but) (is, does, will) not; never, fails
鴻漸于陸，夫征不復，婦孕不育，凶，利禦寇。
The wild goose advances by degrees across the highlands
The husband, on expedition, never returns
The wife conceives but cannot raise her young
Brutal
Worthwhile to guard against predators
→ 02.2
(but) does, will, (can, may, might) not
鴻漸于陸，夫征不復，婦孕不育，凶，利禦寇。
The wild goose advances by degrees across the highlands
The husband, on expedition, never returns
The wife conceives but cannot raise her young
Brutal
Worthwhile to guard against predators
Xiao Xiang 3
instead of
夫征不復，離群醜也。婦孕不育，失其道也。利用禦寇，順相保也。
53.3x The husband presses on instead of returning:
Abandoning flock (and) kindred
* The wife conceives but (can)not raise (her) young:
Losing her own way
but (can)not
夫征不復，離群醜也。婦孕不育，失其道也。利用禦寇，順相保也。
53.3x The husband presses on instead of returning:
Abandoning flock (and) kindred
* The wife conceives but (can)not raise (her) young:
Losing her own way
5th Line
without, with no; not (being)
鴻漸于陵，婦三歲不孕，終莫之勝，吉。
The wild geese advance by degrees to higher ground
The wife is three years without conceiving
In the end nothing overcomes her
Promising
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
not (being); dis-; un-; (be) im-
其羽可用為儀，吉，不可亂也。
53.6x (That) their feathers (are) worthy to use
(In) performing the sacred dance (is) promising:
Not likely to be distracted
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
and not; without, with no; free of, from; less
漸之進也，女歸吉也。進得位，往有功也。進以正，可以正邦也。其位剛得中也。止而巽，動不窮也。
Gradual progress leads to advance
The young woman’s engagement (is) timely
Advancing secures a position
Making progress will be an accomplishment
Advancing according to principle
(Is) a fitting way to do right by the realm
In such a position
The firm secures the center
To be still and also adapt
(Is) movement without exhaustion
→ 02.0
5th Line
did not; were, was not
帝乙歸妹，其君之袂，不如其娣之袂良，月幾望，吉。
When Lord Yi gave his maiden daughter in marriage
This noble woman’s gown was not equal
to her bridesmaids’ gowns in fineness
The moon approaching fullness
Is hopeful
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 5
there was no
帝乙歸妹，不如其娣之袂良也。其位在中，以貴行也。
54.5x When Lord Yi gave (his) maiden daughter in marriage
Tuan Zhuan
do not, did not, could not, fail to
歸妹，天地之大義也。天地不交，而萬物不興，歸妹，人之終始也。説以動，所歸妹也。征凶，位不當也。無攸利，柔乘剛也。
Little sister’s marriage
Heaven (and) earth have their meanings in wholeness
(When) heaven (and) earth do not interact
Then the myriad beings do not come to be
Little sister’s marriage (is) humanity’s end (and) beginning
Satisfaction (as) a way to move
(Is) the reason for little sister’s marriage
To go boldly (is) inauspicious:
The dignity is not appropriate
Not a direction with merit:
The yielding takes advantage of the firm
→ 02.2
do(es) not, would not, could not
歸妹，天地之大義也。天地不交，而萬物不興，歸妹，人之終始也。説以動，所歸妹也。征凶，位不當也。無攸利，柔乘剛也。
Little sister’s marriage
Heaven (and) earth have their meanings in wholeness
(When) heaven (and) earth do not interact
Then the myriad beings do not come to be
Little sister’s marriage (is) humanity’s end (and) beginning
Satisfaction (as) a way to move
(Is) the reason for little sister’s marriage
To go boldly (is) inauspicious:
The dignity is not appropriate
Not a direction with merit:
The yielding takes advantage of the firm
is not; in-; im-; less than "
歸妹，天地之大義也。天地不交，而萬物不興，歸妹，人之終始也。説以動，所歸妹也。征凶，位不當也。無攸利，柔乘剛也。
Little sister’s marriage
Heaven (and) earth have their meanings in wholeness
(When) heaven (and) earth do not interact
Then the myriad beings do not come to be
Little sister’s marriage (is) humanity’s end (and) beginning
Satisfaction (as) a way to move
(Is) the reason for little sister’s marriage
To go boldly (is) inauspicious:
The dignity is not appropriate
Not a direction with merit:
The yielding takes advantage of the firm
Xiao Xiang 3
(but) (it, this is) not, un-; ill-; in- 62.0
豐其沛，不可大事也。折其右肱，終不可用也。
55.3x (So) abundant (are) their flowing banners:
Ill-suited to important concerns
* Breaking one’s right arm:
In the end unfit for use
→ 02.2
(one) is not, un-, ill-; less than "
豐其沛，不可大事也。折其右肱，終不可用也。
55.3x (So) abundant (are) their flowing banners:
Ill-suited to important concerns
* Breaking one’s right arm:
In the end unfit for use
Xiao Xiang 4
screens
豐其蔀，位不當也。日中見斗，幽不明也。遇其夷主，吉行也。
55.4x (So) abundant (are) their screens:
The position is not appropriate
* (At) midday (one may) see the bushel constellation:
The gloom has no vision
* Finding their hidden leader:
(An) opportunity (for) action
is not, in-; im-; less than "
豐其蔀，位不當也。日中見斗，幽不明也。遇其夷主，吉行也。
55.4x (So) abundant (are) their screens:
The position is not appropriate
* (At) midday (one may) see the bushel constellation:
The gloom has no vision
* Finding their hidden leader:
(An) opportunity (for) action
without, with no; has no; lacks; devoid of "
豐其蔀，位不當也。日中見斗，幽不明也。遇其夷主，吉行也。
55.4x (So) abundant (are) their screens:
The position is not appropriate
* (At) midday (one may) see the bushel constellation:
The gloom has no vision
* Finding their hidden leader:
(An) opportunity (for) action
6th Line
not; without being; without (an) "
豐其屋，蔀其家，闚其戶，闃其無人，三歲不覿，凶。
So rich are their dwellings
Screening away their own families
Peering through their doorways
Desolate in their want of others
Three years not seen face to face
Unfortunate
→ 02.2
4th Line
is n ot, without, less than; has no, not much "
旅于處，得其資斧，我心不快。
The wanderer stays in a shelter
Having secured some wherewithal and an axe
But lamenting “My heart is not at peace”
→ 02.2
Xiang Zhuan
avoids, escapes; (is) free of, from; outside of
山上有火，旅。君子以明，慎用刑，而不留獄。
Atop the mountain is a flame
The wanderer
The noble young one, accordingly, is lucid and prudent
about the function of sanctions
And thus avoids prolonged legal process
→ 02.2
5th Line
doubt; (that) (is) not; (which) cannot be "
贞吉，悔亡，無不利。無初有終。先庚三日，後庚三日，吉。
Persistence is promising
Regrets pass
Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
Regardless of beginning, there will be an outcome
Before reforming, three days
After reforming, three days
Opportune
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
(is) not; in-; im-; less than "
來兌之凶，位不當也。
58.3x Future joy holds disappointment:
The position is not appropriate
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
is not; without, with no; will not be; avoids
渙，亨。剛來而不窮，柔得位乎外而上同。王假有廟，王乃在中也。利涉大川，乘木有功也。
Scattering fulfills
The firm comes forward, yet will not be exhausted
The flexible learns (its) place on the outside
And associates with the superior
The sovereign approaches his temple:
The sovereign is then in the center
Worthwhile to cross the great stream:
Relying on wood brings results
→ 02.2
Gua Ci
(is, are) not, un-, ill-, in-; do, does not
節。亨。苦節，不可贞。
Fulfillment
Bitter limitations do not invite commitment
→ 02.2
1st Line
not, without; does, will not; (to) avoid(ing)
不出戶庭，無咎。
Not going past the door to the courtyard*
No blame
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 1
not
不出戶庭，知通塞也。
60.1x Not going past the door (to) the courtyard:
Knowing free course (to be) hindered
2nd Line
not, without; does, will not; (to) avoid(ing)
不出門庭，凶。
Not going past the gate from the courtyard*
Disappointing
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
not
不出門庭，凶，失時極也。
60.2x Not going past the gate (from) the courtyard
(is) disappointing:
Losing the crucial timing
3rd Line
^ no; without, with no; (a) lack, want of
不節若，則嗟若，無咎。
Such a lack of restraint
And therefore such lament
Not a mistake
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
lack of
不節之嗟，又誰咎也。
60.3x Lack of restraint comes to lament:
Given this, who is to blame?
Tuan Zhuan
do not
節亨，剛柔分，而剛得中。苦節不可贞，其道窮也。説以行險，當位以節，中正以通。天地節，而四時成。節以制度，不傷財，不害民。
Boundaries (mean) fulfillment
The firm (and) the flexible (are) evenly apportioned
While firmness secures the center
Bitter limitations do not invite commitment:
This path dead ends
Satisfaction behind movement at risk
An appropriate place to use boundaries
Balanced (and) principled in order to follow through
Heaven (and) earth (are) constrained
And so the four seasons are completed
Boundaries serve to define the measures
(But) without encroachment on property
(And) without harm to the people
(but) without, with no; not with; avoiding
節亨，剛柔分，而剛得中。苦節不可贞，其道窮也。説以行險，當位以節，中正以通。天地節，而四時成。節以制度，不傷財，不害民。
Boundaries (mean) fulfillment
The firm (and) the flexible (are) evenly apportioned
While firmness secures the center
Bitter limitations do not invite commitment:
This path dead ends
Satisfaction behind movement at risk
An appropriate place to use boundaries
Balanced (and) principled in order to follow through
Heaven (and) earth (are) constrained
And so the four seasons are completed
Boundaries serve to define the measures
(But) without encroachment on property
(And) without harm to the people
(and) without, with no; not with; avoiding
節亨，剛柔分，而剛得中。苦節不可贞，其道窮也。説以行險，當位以節，中正以通。天地節，而四時成。節以制度，不傷財，不害民。
Boundaries (mean) fulfillment
The firm (and) the flexible (are) evenly apportioned
While firmness secures the center
Bitter limitations do not invite commitment:
This path dead ends
Satisfaction behind movement at risk
An appropriate place to use boundaries
Balanced (and) principled in order to follow through
Heaven (and) earth (are) constrained
And so the four seasons are completed
Boundaries serve to define the measures
(But) without encroachment on property
(And) without harm to the people
1st Line
(there) (is) no, not (much, very), little
虞吉，有它不燕。
Readiness is promising
Presuming more is no comfort
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
is not, in-; im-; less than "
或鼓或罷，位不當也。
61.3x Perhaps to beat the drum, (or) maybe to quit:
The position is not appropriate
→ 02.2
Gua Ci
(but) not; ill-; un-; in-; less than 33.3x
小過。亨。利贞。可小事，不可大事。飛鳥遺之音，不宜上，宜下，大吉。
Fulfillment
Worthwhile to persist
Appropriate for minor concerns,
Not suited to great concerns
The flying bird bequeaths this message:
If not adapted to heights, adapt to remaining below
Much promise
→ 02.2
(if) (it is) not, ill-; un-; less than
小過。亨。利贞。可小事，不可大事。飛鳥遺之音，不宜上，宜下，大吉。
Fulfillment
Worthwhile to persist
Appropriate for minor concerns,
Not suited to great concerns
The flying bird bequeaths this message:
If not adapted to heights, adapt to remaining below
Much promise
Xiao Xiang 1
^ not, un-, ill-; less than; not very
飛鳥以凶，不可如何也。
62.1x A flying bird on the way to misfortune:
Seeming ill-suited to the task
→ 02.2
2nd Line
not; instead of, rather than; want, need (ing)
過其祖，遇其妣。不及其君，遇其臣。無咎。
Passing by one’s ancestor
To meet with one’s grandmother
Wanting to reach one’s superior
But meeting another underling
Not wrong
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 2
not
不及其君，臣不可過也。
62.2x Not reaching one’s superior:
The underling does not allow bypassing
does not
不及其君，臣不可過也。
62.2x Not reaching one’s superior:
The underling does not allow bypassing
Xiao Xiang 4
is not, in-, im-, less than, [mal-] "
62.4x Do not be beyond greeting others (in passing):
The position is not appropriate
* Difficult progress demands heedfulness:
In the end there is nothing friendly to longevity
→ 02.2
(there is) nothing; not much, very little
62.4x Do not be beyond greeting others (in passing):
The position is not appropriate
* Difficult progress demands heedfulness:
In the end there is nothing friendly to longevity
5th Line
(but, yet, still) no; without, with no "
密雲不雨，自我西郊。公弋取彼在穴。
Thick clouds but no rain
From our western horizon
Even the prince hunts with tethered arrows
Preferring that quarry inside the cave
→ 02.0
Xiao Xiang 5
instead of
密雲不雨，已上也。
62.5x Thick clouds instead of rain:
(It is) finished up above
Tuan Zhuan
(is, are) not; not being; lack
小過，小者過而亨也。過以利贞，與時行也。柔得中，是以小事吉也。剛失位而不中，是以不可大事也。有飛鳥之象焉。飛鳥遺之音，不宜上宜下，大吉；上逆而下順也。
Smallness in excess
The small are those who go beyond and so (are) fulfilled
Exceeding, accordingly, (is) worth persistence
To take part in the time (is) to move
The flexible gains the center
This is how minor concerns (are) promising
The firm (has) lost position and also is not in the center
(And) so this is, accordingly, not suited to great concerns
There is the flying bird’s image herein
The flying bird bequeaths this message:
(If) not adapted to heights (then) adapt to (remaining) below
Much promise:
Above (is) resistance while below (is) acceptance
→ 02.2
not
小過，小者過而亨也。過以利贞，與時行也。柔得中，是以小事吉也。剛失位而不中，是以不可大事也。有飛鳥之象焉。飛鳥遺之音，不宜上宜下，大吉；上逆而下順也。
Smallness in excess
The small are those who go beyond and so (are) fulfilled
Exceeding, accordingly, (is) worth persistence
To take part in the time (is) to move
The flexible gains the center
This is how minor concerns (are) promising
The firm (has) lost position and also is not in the center
(And) so this is, accordingly, not suited to great concerns
There is the flying bird’s image herein
The flying bird bequeaths this message:
(If) not adapted to heights (then) adapt to (remaining) below
Much promise:
Above (is) resistance while below (is) acceptance
(if) not
小過，小者過而亨也。過以利贞，與時行也。柔得中，是以小事吉也。剛失位而不中，是以不可大事也。有飛鳥之象焉。飛鳥遺之音，不宜上宜下，大吉；上逆而下順也。
Smallness in excess
The small are those who go beyond and so (are) fulfilled
Exceeding, accordingly, (is) worth persistence
To take part in the time (is) to move
The flexible gains the center
This is how minor concerns (are) promising
The firm (has) lost position and also is not in the center
(And) so this is, accordingly, not suited to great concerns
There is the flying bird’s image herein
The flying bird bequeaths this message:
(If) not adapted to heights (then) adapt to (remaining) below
Much promise:
Above (is) resistance while below (is) acceptance
5th Line
(but, yet) (this is) not; there is no; nothing
東鄰殺牛，不如西鄰之禴祭，實受其福。
The eastern neighbor sacrifices cattle
Yet this is not equal to the western neighbor’s
modest spring offering*
The genuine received their blessings
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 5
(this is) not
東鄰殺牛，不如西鄰之時也。實受其福，吉大來也。
63.5x The eastern neighbor sacrifices cattle:
This is not equal to the western neighbor’s timing
* The genuine received their blessings:
The good fortune (has) completely arrived
Xiao Xiang 1
^ lack, want of; un-; in-; without
濡其尾，亦不知極也。
64.1x Soaking one’s tail:
Such an extreme indiscretion
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 3
is not, in-; im-, less than, [ mal-] "
未濟征凶，位不當也。
64.3x (If) not yet across, to go boldly has pitfalls:
The position is not appropriate
→ 02.2
Xiao Xiang 6
not; without, lacking in; ^ no
飲酒濡首，亦不知節也。
64.6x Drinking wine (and) soaking the head:
Truly without comprehending the limits
→ 02.2
Tuan Zhuan
(this is, would) not, to not; wanting; failing
未濟亨，柔得中也。小狐汔濟，未出中也。濡其尾，無攸利，不續終也。雖不當位，剛柔應也。
P wei4 (to be) not yet
ji4 complete
heng1 (means) fulfillment
* rou2 3133 02.T the flexible, gentle, yielding; flexibility
de2 6161 02.0 gain, secure, find, occupy, claim (s) 06.T
zhong1 1504 03.3 the center, middle, mean, balance "
P xiao3 (the) little
hu2 fox
qi4 (is) almost
ji4 across (the) (half-frozen) stream
* wei4 (but) not yet
chu1 1409 05.4 out of, beyond, past; (sur)passed, departed
zhong1 1504 03.3 the center, middle, balance; concentration
S ru2 to soak
qi2 that
wei3 tail
* wu2 (is) not
you1 (a) direction
li4 with merit
* bu4 5379 02.2 (this is, would) not, to not; wanting; failing
xu4 2865 120+15 HL (to) continue, connect; go (ing) on, through
zhong1 1500 01.3 to the end, outcome, conclusion, finish
S sui1 5519 55.1 F even if, though; although 05.6x
bu4 5379 02.2 not, im-; in-; un-; less than; nothing, none "
dang1 6087 05.6x (is, are) properly, appropriately, suitably "
wei4 7116 45.5 placed, positioned, situated, dignified "
* gang1 3268 03.T the firm, strong, resolute; firmness
rou2 3133 02.T (and) the flexible, gentle, yielding; flexibility
ying4 7477 02.T (all) correspond, resonate, relate, reciprocate
→ 02.2
not, im-; in-; un-; less than; nothing, none "
未濟亨，柔得中也。小狐汔濟，未出中也。濡其尾，無攸利，不續終也。雖不當位，剛柔應也。
P wei4 (to be) not yet
ji4 complete
heng1 (means) fulfillment
* rou2 3133 02.T the flexible, gentle, yielding; flexibility
de2 6161 02.0 gain, secure, find, occupy, claim (s) 06.T
zhong1 1504 03.3 the center, middle, mean, balance "
P xiao3 (the) little
hu2 fox
qi4 (is) almost
ji4 across (the) (half-frozen) stream
* wei4 (but) not yet
chu1 1409 05.4 out of, beyond, past; (sur)passed, departed
zhong1 1504 03.3 the center, middle, balance; concentration
S ru2 to soak
qi2 that
wei3 tail
* wu2 (is) not
you1 (a) direction
li4 with merit
* bu4 5379 02.2 (this is, would) not, to not; wanting; failing
xu4 2865 120+15 HL (to) continue, connect; go (ing) on, through
zhong1 1500 01.3 to the end, outcome, conclusion, finish
S sui1 5519 55.1 F even if, though; although 05.6x
bu4 5379 02.2 not, im-; in-; un-; less than; nothing, none "
dang1 6087 05.6x (is, are) properly, appropriately, suitably "
wei4 7116 45.5 placed, positioned, situated, dignified "
* gang1 3268 03.T the firm, strong, resolute; firmness
rou2 3133 02.T (and) the flexible, gentle, yielding; flexibility
ying4 7477 02.T (all) correspond, resonate, relate, reciprocate
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