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er4Mathews: 1751GSR: 564a
Dictionary Definition
(a, the) two, duality, polarity; two times; (to be) next, another, double, dual, twofold, second; of two minds, doubtful, divided; (to) repeat
Radical: 7+0 | First occurrence: Hexagram 41.0
Concordance & Context (17 occurrences)
Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 41.0
Gua Ci★
two; a couple, pair of
損，有孚，元吉，無咎，可贞。利有攸往，曷之用？二簋可用享。
Be true
Outstanding opportunity
Nothing is wrong
But it calls for persistence
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
How is this applied?
A pair of simple rice baskets may be used for the offering
Stats: 7+0→ 31.T
Tuan Zhuan
(the, these) two
咸，感。柔上而剛下，二气感應以相與。止而説，男下女，是以亨利贞取女吉。天地感而萬物化生，聖人感人心而天下和平。觀其所感，而天地萬物之晴可見矣。
Reciprocity
(Means) being moved
The flexible (is) above while the firm (is) below
The two vital forces (are) moved in resonance
(And) with this support each other
Stillness and enjoyment
The masculine submits to the feminine
And so it is that fulfillment rewards persistence
(And) to court the young woman (is) promising
Heaven (and) earth move each other
And so the myriad beings transform (and) come to life
The wise ones move the human heart
And all under heaven respond with peace
Comprehend this function of touch
Then heaven (and) earth (and) the myriad beings
Will now have natures (which) may be seen plainly
→ 38.T
Tuan Zhuan
(the) two; a pair of 49.T
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!
→ 49.T
Tuan Zhuan
(the) two; a pair of 38.T
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!
→ 41.0
Xiao Xiang 2
second
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 2
second
六二之難，乘剛也。十年乃字，反常也。
03.2x Six second has difficulties
Overcoming resolve
* Ten years, then babies:
Revise the rules
Xiao Xiang 2
second
六二征凶，行失類。
27.2x Six second goes boldly (into) failure:
Behavior (that) strays from its kind
Xiao Xiang 2
second’s
久二悔亡，能久中。
32.2x Nine second’s regrets pass:
The ability to continue (is) in the middle
Xiao Xiang 2
second’s
九二贞吉，以中。
34.2x Nine second’s persistence (is) promising:
Using balance
Xiao Xiang 2
second
六二之吉，順以則。
36.2x Six second’s promise:
Compliantly using the givens
Xiao Xiang 2
second
六二之吉，順以巽。
37.2x Six second has promise:
Accepting for the purpose of influence
Xiao Xiang 2
second’s
九二贞吉，得中道也。
40.2x Nine second’s persistence (is) promising:
Finding the middle path
Xiao Xiang 2
second
九二利贞，中以為志也。
41.2x Nine second merits steadfastness:
Concentrate in order to accomplish the goal
Tuan Zhuan
two
損，損下益上，其道上行。損而有孚，元吉，無咎，可贞，利有攸往。曷之用？二簋可用享。二簋應有時，損剛益柔有時，損益盈虛，與時偕行。
Decreasing
Decreasing the subordinate to increase the superior
This process elevates conduct
Decreasing and still holding true
(Is) outstanding opportunity
Nothing (is) wrong
(But it) calls for persistence
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
How is this applied?
A pair of (simple) rice baskets may be used for the offering:
Two (small) rice baskets will correspond with the time
Decreasing the firm to increase the flexible presumes timeliness
Decrease (and) increase (are) excess (and) want
Interacting in time (and) functioning together
two
損，損下益上，其道上行。損而有孚，元吉，無咎，可贞，利有攸往。曷之用？二簋可用享。二簋應有時，損剛益柔有時，損益盈虛，與時偕行。
Decreasing
Decreasing the subordinate to increase the superior
This process elevates conduct
Decreasing and still holding true
(Is) outstanding opportunity
Nothing (is) wrong
(But it) calls for persistence
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
How is this applied?
A pair of (simple) rice baskets may be used for the offering:
Two (small) rice baskets will correspond with the time
Decreasing the firm to increase the flexible presumes timeliness
Decrease (and) increase (are) excess (and) want
Interacting in time (and) functioning together
Xiao Xiang 2
second
九二之孚，有喜也。
46.2x Nine second’s sincerity
Will find happiness
Xiao Xiang 2
second’s
九二贞吉，中以行正也。
64.2x Nine second’s persistence (is) promising:
In balance in order to advance correctly
Homophones (er)
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