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(to be) actual, appropriate, adequate, meet, suitable, right, just, fitting, proper, (well-) suited, adapted, adaptive, due, deserving, opportune, convenient, equal to, capable of, satisfactory; (to) act as, bear, rest, depend, be (on, upon); undertake, take charge of, govern, shield, protect, sustain, represent, occupy position of; regard, work, act, function (as); accept, deserve; appraise, compensate, value, evaluate; have the value of, be equal to, rank with, match (s, ed, ing); (a, the) appropriate, right, fitting (response); appropriately, suitably, rightly, justly, properly, fittingly, duly; as it should be; should, ought, must; at that time, during, then, while, in, at, on. ap dang4

Radical: 102+8 | First occurrence: Hexagram 05.6x

Concordance & Context (39 occurrences)

Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 05.6x
Xiao Xiang 6
(a, an, the) proper, appropriate, convenient "
不速之客來,敬之終吉。雖不位,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
Stats: 102+87.5x
Xiao Xiang 5
appropriate, proper, satisfactory, fitting
長子帥師,以中行也。弟子輿屍,使不也。
07.5x The elder son captains the militia: According to tempered action * The younger son transports fatalities: A commission would not be appropriate
10.3x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited; [adaptive] "
眇能視,不足以有明也。跛能履,不足以與行也。咥人之凶,位不也。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
10.5x
Xiao Xiang 5
(and) appropriate, proper, suited "
夬履贞厲,位正也。
10.5x Decisive steps, persistence (is) stressful: The position (is) correct (and) appropriate
12.3x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited; [adaptive] "
包羞,位不也。
12.3x Embracing the unworthy: The position is not appropriate
12.5x
Xiao Xiang 5
(and) appropriate, proper, suited, fitting "
大人之吉,位正也。
12.5x The mature human being’s promise: The position (is) correct (and) appropriate
16.3x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited, [adaptive] "
盱豫有悔,位不也。
16.3x Wide-eyed readiness will have regrets: The position is not appropriate
19.3x
Xiao Xiang 3
ap propriate, proper, suited [ adaptive] "
甘臨,位不也。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
19.4x
Xiao Xiang 4
(is) appropriate, proper, suited, fit, right
至臨無咎,位也。
19.4x Complete commitment, without mistakes: The position (is) appropriate
21.T
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited, fit, right "
遇毒,位不也。
21.3x Encountering decay: The position is not appropriate
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 5
(a, the) appropriate, right, proper response
贞厲無咎,得也。
21.5x Persistence (is) trouble, avoid mistakes: Find the proper response
05.6x
Tuan Zhuan
appropriately, suitably, properly, rightly "
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
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
(is) appropriately, suitably, properly, rightly
六四位,疑匪寇婚媾,終無尤也。
22.4x Six fourth (is) properly positioned (But) doubted * Not an adversary (but) a marital suitor: In the end, no question
05.6x
Tuan Zhuan
(is) appropriately, properly, suitably, rightly
遁亨。遁而亨。剛位而應,與時行。小利贞,浸而長。遁之時義大矣哉。
Distancing succeeds: Get distance and then succeed The firm (is) suitably placed and resonant To partake in the seasons’ progress Little reward (in) persistence: [The flexible] penetrates and then prevails Distancing’s proper timing (is) very important here!
05.6
Xiao Xiang 5
appropriate, proper, suited, [adaptive] "
丧羊于易,位不
34.5x Losing the goat with ease: The position (was) not appropriate
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
appropriate, proper, suited, [adaptive] "
鼫鼠贞麗,位不
35.4x The squirrelly rodent’s persistence (is) dangerous: The position is not appropriate
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited, [adaptive] "
見于異,位不。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
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
(a, an, the) appropriate, proper, fitting, suited
往蹇來連,位實也。
39.4x (If) going (is) impassable (then) coming back (means) alliance: The appropriate position (is in) reality
05.6x
Tuan Zhuan
(in a, when) appropriate, suitable, proper (ly)
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。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!
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
(in) (the) right, proper, appropriate (ly)
觧而拇,未位也。
40.4x Release your big toe: Still not (in) the proper stance
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
appropriate, proper, suited, [adaptive] "
其行次且,位不也。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
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
appropriate, proper, suited "
大吉無咎,位不也。
45.4x A lot of promise, (but) avoid mistakes: The position is not appropriate
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
appropriately, properly, suitably, rightly "
來徐徐,志在下也。雖不位,有與也。
47.4x Approaching slowly (and) gravely: The purpose remains subordinate * Although less than properly positioned There will be support
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 6
(a, an, the) appropriate, fit, proper (response)
困于葛藟,未也。動悔有悔,吉行也。
47.6x Oppressed by creeping vines: A less than proper response * (If) movement (is) regret, have the regrets: A promising move
05.6x
Tuan Zhuan
appropriate, suitable, proper, fit, adapted
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,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!
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited; [adaptive] "
震蘇蘇,位不也。
51.3x The shock awakens (and) revives: The position (was) not appropriate
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited; [adaptive] "
震蘇蘇,位不也。
51.3x The shock awakens (and) revives: The position (was) not appropriate
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, right, suited, fitting, satisfactory
歸妹以須,未也。
54.3x Little sister marries as a bondmaid: Still not satisfactory
05.6x
Tuan Zhuan
appropriate, proper, suited "
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
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
appropriate, proper, suited, satisfactory "
豐其蔀,位不也。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
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited, fitting "
來兌之凶,位不也。
58.3x Future joy holds disappointment: The position is not appropriate
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 5
(and) appropriate, proper, suited, fitting "
孚于剝,位正也。
58.5x Trusting in the unsustainable: (Though) the position (is) correct (and) appropriate
05.6x
Tuan Zhuan
(a, an, the) appropriate, proper, fitting, due
節亨,剛柔分,而剛得中。苦節不可贞,其道窮也。説以行險,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
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited "
或鼓或罷,位不也。
61.3x Perhaps to beat the drum, (or) maybe to quit: The position is not appropriate
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 5
(and) appropriate, proper, suited, fitting "
有孚攣如,位正也。
61.5x Being true is as good as a bond: The position (is) true (and) appropriate
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 4
appropriate, proper, suited, [adaptive] "
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
05.6x
Tuan Zhuan
ap propriately, properly, suitably, duly (v)
既濟亨,小者亨也。利贞,剛柔正而位也。初吉,柔得中也。終止則亂,其道窮也。
After completion (comes) fulfillment The minor is that which fulfills Worthwhile to persist: The firm (and) the flexible (are all) correct and also properly placed At the beginning, promise: The flexible occupies the center By the end equilibrium results in disorder This process (is) finished
05.6x
Xiao Xiang 3
appropriate, proper, suited, [adaptive] "
未濟征凶,位不也。
64.3x (If) not yet across, to go boldly has pitfalls: The position is not appropriate
05.6x
Tuan Zhuan
(is, are) properly, appropriately, suitably "
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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