見
jian4Mathews: 0860GSR: 241a
Dictionary Definition
(to) catch sight of, envision, look at, observe, perceive, see, spy, view, visualize, watch, witness; apprehend, be exposed to, call upon, consult, encounter, experience, have audience with, interview, meet (with), notice, receive, refer to, visit; appear, appear to be show up; display, reveal, exhibit, flaunt, manifest, show (s, ed, ing); (a, the) consciousness; sight, vision, advice respectfully sought; (to be) exposed (to), found, in view (of), seen, viewed, visible; consciously
Radical: 147+0 | First occurrence: Hexagram 01.2
Concordance & Context (42 occurrences)
Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 01.2
2nd Line★
see, encounter, meet (with); ^ appears
見龍在田，利見大人。
Dragon appears in the field
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being*
Stats: 147+0→ 01.2
to see, encounter, meet with, consult "
見龍在田，利見大人。
Dragon appears in the field
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being*
Xiao Xiang 2
^ appears
見龍在田，德施普也。
01.2x - Dragon appears in the field:
Merit’s reach (is) extensive
5th Line
to see, encounter, meet with, consult "
飛龍在天，利見大人。
Dragon in flight across the sky
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
→ 01.7
Using Nines/Sixes
observe, see, witness, watch
見群龍無首，吉。
Observe a group of dragons - without a leader
Promising
→ 04.3
Za Gua
to manifest, appear, encounter, experience
Stats: 01.2
3rd Line
(who) sees, encounters, meets, spies
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
→ 06.0
Gua Ci
to see, encounter, meet with, consult "
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
→ 18.4
Tuan Zhuan
to meet
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
4th Line
meets (with), sees, encounters
裕父之蠱，往見吝。
Indulging father’s fixations
To continue meets with disgrace
→ 38.1
Tuan Zhuan
see(n), perceive(d) (s); observe, meet
復亨，剛反。動而以順行，是以出入無吉，朋來無咎。反復其道，七日來復，天行也。利有攸往，剛長也。復其見天地之心乎！
Returning (means) fulfillment:
The firm comes back around
Energetic, and using acceptance to proceed
So it is that exiting (and) entering (are) without anxiety
(And) companions arrive without fail
Turning around (and) returning (is) the way,
The seventh day brings return:
(As) heaven behaves
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
Firmness prevails
(In) returning one sees the heart of heaven (and) earth!
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
seen, observed, met; ^sight, vision "
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
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
seen, observed, met; ^ sight, vision "
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
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
seen, observed, met; ^ sight, vision "
大壮，大者壮。剛以動，故壮。大壮利贞，大者正。正大而天地之晴可見矣。
Big (and) strong
Greatness is that which is strong
The firm applies force
Hence, strength
Big (and) strong, worthwhile to persist:
Greatness implies being correct
Be correct in greatness and then heaven (and) earth
Will now have natures (which) may be seen plainly
→ 01.2
1st Line
(to, upon) see, meet, observe, witness (ing)
悔亡。丧馬，勿逐，自復。見惡人，無咎。
Regrets pass
The missing horse
Should not be pursued: it returns on its own
Upon seeing the worst in others
Simply avoid mistakes
→ 38.3
Xiao Xiang 1
seeing
見惡人以辟咎。
38.1x Seeing the worst (in) others:
In order to avoid mistakes
3rd Line
seeing, watching, witnessing
見輿曳，其牛掣。其人天且劓。無初，有終。
Seeing a wagon held up
Its oxen restrained
Its occupant’s head shaved and nose cut off
Regardless of beginning, there will be an end
→ 38.6
Xiao Xiang 3
seeing
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
6th Line
seeing, watching, witnessing, observing
睽孤，見豕負塗，載鬼一車。先張之弧，後説之弧。匪寇，婚媾。往遇雨，則吉。
Estranged and alone
Watching a hog, covered with muck
Once a wagon transporting demons
At first stringing that bow
But later unstringing the bow
It is not an adversary but a marital suitor
In going, greet the rain
After this, all is well
→ 01.2
Gua Ci
to see, encounter, meet with, consult "
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
→ 01.2
6th Line
to see, encounter, meet with, consult "
往蹇，來碩，吉。利見大人。
If going is impassable
Then coming back means maturity
Promising
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 6
to encounter
往蹇來碩，志在內也。利見大人，以從貴也。
39.6x (If) going (is) impassable (then) coming back
(means) maturity:
The purpose lies within
* Rewarding to encounter a mature human being:
Thereby to attend to the worthy
Tuan Zhuan
to see, perceive, encounter, observe
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!
→ 01.2
to encounter
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!
Xiang Zhuan
(when, on, upon) see, meet, encounter (ing)
風雷，益。君子以見善則遷，有過則改。
The wind and the thunder
Increasing
The noble young one, accordingly,
When seeing the good, as a rule, makes improvements
When having transgressed, as a rule, makes corrections
→ 01.2
1st Line
look at, see, observe, study, witness (ing)
繫于金柅，贞吉。有攸往，見凶。羸豕孚之躅。
Secured by a metal brake
Persistence is promising
Have somewhere to go
Look at the unfortunate
The weak swine is sure to dig in and struggle
→ 01.2
Gua Ci
to see, encounter, meet with, consult "
萃，亨。王假有廟，利見大人，亨，利贞。用大牲吉，利有攸往。
Fulfillment
The sovereign approaches his temple
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
Making an offering
Worthwhile to be dedicated
To offer great sacrifices is promising
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
to encounter
萃，聚也。順以説，剛中而應，故聚也。王假有廟，致孝享也。利見大人亨，聚以正也。用大牲吉，利有攸往，順天命也。觀其所聚，而天地萬物之情可見矣。
Collectedness
(Means) to congregate
Acceptance behind satisfaction
The firm (is) central (and) resonant
Hence, congregation
The sovereign approaches his temple:
To convey the filial offering
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being making an offering:
Concentrating with integrity
To offer great sacrifices (is) promising,
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
Agreeing with heaven’s higher order
Study the reason to congregate
Then heaven (and) earth (and) the myriad beings
Will now have natures (which) may be seen plainly
seen, observed, met; ^ sight, vision "
萃，聚也。順以説，剛中而應，故聚也。王假有廟，致孝享也。利見大人亨，聚以正也。用大牲吉，利有攸往，順天命也。觀其所聚，而天地萬物之情可見矣。
Collectedness
(Means) to congregate
Acceptance behind satisfaction
The firm (is) central (and) resonant
Hence, congregation
The sovereign approaches his temple:
To convey the filial offering
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being making an offering:
Concentrating with integrity
To offer great sacrifices (is) promising,
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
Agreeing with heaven’s higher order
Study the reason to congregate
Then heaven (and) earth (and) the myriad beings
Will now have natures (which) may be seen plainly
Gua Ci
to see, encounter, meet with, consult
升，元亨。用見大人，勿恤，南征吉。
Most fulfilling
Productive to encounter a mature human being
Do not worry
To go boldly southward* is promising
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
to encounter
柔以時升，巽而順，剛中而應，是以大亨。用見大人，勿恤，有慶也。南征吉，志行也。
The flexible uses the time to advance
Adapting and also accepting
The firm (is) central and resonant
This is, accordingly, very fulfilling
Productive to encounter a mature human being,
Do not worry:
Own the rewards
The southern expedition (is) promising:
The intentions (are) carried out
3rd Line
see, perceive, meet, encounter (ing)
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
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 3
seeing
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
Gua Ci
see, perceive, encounter, meet, receive (ing)
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
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
seeing
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
2nd Line
(one) (may) see, watch, look at, observe (s) "
豐其蔀，日中見斗，往得疑疾，有孚發若，吉。
So abundant are their partition screens
At midday one may see the bushel constellation*
Going ahead brings suspicion and anxiety
To be true and express this
Is timely
→ 01.2
3rd Line
(one) (may) see, watch, look at, observe (s)
豐其沛，日中見沬，折其右肱，無咎。
So abundant are their flowing banners
At midday one may see stardust
And break one’s right arm
Make no mistakes
→ 01.2
4th Line
(one) (may) see, watch, look at, observe (s) "
豐其蔀，日中見斗，遇其夷主，吉。
(Fan Yao* 36.4: enter left side, steal dark heart’s intentions)
So abundant are their screens
At midday one may see the bushel constellation
Or find their hidden leader*
Opportune
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 4
(one) (may) see
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
Gua Ci
to see, encounter, meet with, consult "
巽。小，亨。利有攸往。利見大人。
In little successes
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
to encounter
重巽以申命，剛巽乎中正而志行。柔皆順乎剛，是以小，亨。利有攸往，利見大人。
Repeated adaptation (is) useful (in) setting forth the higher purpose
The firm adapts with balance (and) integrity
And so the intentions (are) carried out
The flexible both respond to the firm
So there are, accordingly, little successes
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
Za Gua
to meet, encounter, experience, receive
Stats: 01.2
Homophones (jian)
堅jian1solid, firm, hard, hardened, solidified兼jian1combine, unite, join (ed, ing), [integrating ]艱jian1(to be) difficult, troublesome, distressing, hard, laborious, tedious, wearisome, hard gotten, trying; (a, the) difficulty, distress, hardship, trouble, trial, problem (s); bad news戔jian1(is) (a, but a) meager, shabby, pitiful, scanty蹇jian3(a, an, the) impasse, obstacle, impediment, drawback, setback, obstruction, difficulty, misfortune, fault, holdup, detour, limp, complication, handicap; (to) go lame, limp, walk lame, stumble (s, ed ing); (to be) halting, hobbled, proud, arrogant, impassable, obstructed, complicated, set back, held up, detained, deterred, interrupted; defective儉jian3(is) restrained, frugal; conserves, reserves建jian4to enlist, appoint, install, establish, set up "健jian4(to be) vigorous, dynamic, ardent, strong, robust, healthy, sturdy, stout, tenacious, compelling, lasting, constant; (a, the) strength, lasting vigor, health, robustness; (to) set up, establish, persevere, invigorate, strengthen, empower (s, ed, ing); inexhaustibly, energetically, with lasting vigor鍵jian4key, note; linch-pin; perhaps u.f. jian 0854, (glossary)賤jian4(and) (the) disregarded, undervalued, base, mean薦jian4(in) offering (^ ) (up) (^ ), presenting, giving漸jian4(to) advance gradually, increasingly, advance by degrees, go little by little, go bit by bit, go steadily, make gradual progress, make steady progress, pace oneself, progress gradually, develop into; seep into, soak, saturate (s, ed, ing); (a, the) proceedings, formalities, details, protocol, patient progress, (gradual, steady) advance, progress; (to be) next, slight; gradually, increasingly洊jian4(is, are) ever, always, continuously (flowing)
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