雖
sui1Mathews: 5519GSR: 575v
Dictionary Definition
although, though, even (if, for, though, with, when, where); (it, this) may be; though (it, this) be, in spite of; however, if, only, still; supposing (that); (to) dismiss (s, ed, ing); (to be) even
Radical: 172+9 | First occurrence: Hexagram 55.1
Concordance & Context (12 occurrences)
Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 55.1
1st Line★
even (if, for, though); (al)though it, this be
遇其配主，雖旬無咎，往有尚。
Meeting one’s match or superior
Even for a long week,* no harm is done
To continue has merit
Stats: 172+9→ 03.1x
Xiao Xiang 1
even with; even though, although there are
雖磐桓，志行正也。以貴下賤，大得民也。
03.1x Even with cliffs all around
The objective to make progress (is) correct
* By respecting the lowly (and) disregarded
The great gain humanity
→ 05.2x
Xiao Xiang 2
even if, though; although
需於沙，衍在中也。雖小有言，以吉終也。
05.2x Waiting on the sand:
Abundance lies in the middle
* Even though the small will talk
Consider the promising outcome
→ 05.6x
Xiao Xiang 6
although; even if, though 21.T
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
→ 06.1x
Xiao Xiang 1
even if, though; although
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
→ 21.T
Tuan Zhuan
even if, though; although 47.4x
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
→ 31.2x
Xiao Xiang 2
even if, though; although
雖凶居吉，順不害。
31.2x Even though disappointing, to abide (is) timely:
Acceptance does no harm
→ 47.4x
Xiao Xiang 4
although; even if, though 64.T
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
→ 51.6x
Xiao Xiang 6
even if, though; although
震索索，中未得也。雖凶無咎，畏鄰戒也。
51.6x The shock startles (and) confuses:
The balance is not yet achieved
* Even though ominous, make no mistakes:
Pay heed to the neighboring warnings
→ 64.T
even if, though; although
震索索，中未得也。雖凶無咎，畏鄰戒也。
51.6x The shock startles (and) confuses:
The balance is not yet achieved
* Even though ominous, make no mistakes:
Pay heed to the neighboring warnings
Tuan Zhuan
even if, though; although 05.6x
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
→ 55.1
Xiao Xiang 1
even for
雖旬無咎，過旬災也。
55.1x Even for a long week, no error:
To exceed the long week (means) disaster
Homophones (sui)
隨sui2(to) follow (up, through); succeed, trail, go along, fall in with, wait on, comply, accord, let, allow, adopt, adapt, conform, respond (in, with, to); lag behind, accompany, imitate, look like, resemble, carry out, pursue, chase, go after, come after (s, ed, ing); (to be) followed by, successive, succeeding, consecutive, subsequent; pursued, chased; (a, the) consequence, succession, pursuit, company, success, response; obsequiousness; subsequently, afterward(s), next, then, at once, right behind, presently, instantly, forthwith, in due course, in the course of time, accordingly, according to遂sui4to proceed, progress; push, follow through歳sui4years, seasons, harvests
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