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xiang1Mathews: 2562GSR: 731a
Dictionary Definition
(to be) complementary, cooperative, mutual, correlative, reciprocal, reciprocated, shared; (a, the) complements, cooperation, correlates, mutuality, reciprocity; countenance, appearance, posture, bearing, looks; (to) appraise, examine, inspect, look at, see, select; aid, assist, complement, cooperate, encourage, help, reciprocate (s, ed, ing) (each other); each other, each other’s; to/from each other, to/from one another; mutually, reciprocally; as complements, between them, together
Radical: 109+4 | First occurrence: Hexagram 13.5
Concordance & Context (16 occurrences)
Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 13.5
5th Line★
^ each other
同人先號咷而後笑，大師克相遇。
Fellowship with others begins with wailing and weeping
but then follows with laughter
Mighty armies can entertain each other
Stats: 109+4→ 11.X
Xiang Zhuan
(a nd) reciprocating; reciprocity, mutuality
天地交，泰。后以財成天地之道，輔相天地之宜，以左右民。
Heaven and earth interact
Interplay
Their heirs, accordingly,
Enrich and complete heaven’s and earth’s natures
Confirming and reciprocating heaven’s and earth’s proper order
And thus supporting and protecting the people
→ 28.2x
Xiao Xiang 2
each other’s, mutual; ^each other 31.T
老夫女妻，過以相與。
28.2x (An) older gentleman (and) maiden companion:
Going beyond with each other’s support
→ 31.T
Tuan Zhuan
^ each other; (are) mutually 32.T
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
→ 32.T
Tuan Zhuan
^ each other; (are) mutually 52.T
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
→ 37.5x
Xiao Xiang 5
mutual, shared, reciprocated; each other’s
王假有家，交相爱。
37.5x The sovereign draws near to his family:
Sharing mutual affection
→ 44.T
Tuan Zhuan
mutually, reciprocally; ^ each other
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!
→ 48.X
Xiang Zhuan
each other; reciprocity, cooperation
木上有水，井。君子以勞民勸相。
Above the wood there is water
The well
The noble young one, accordingly,
labors for the people to encourage cooperation
→ 49.T
Tuan Zhuan
^ each other; (are) mutually
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!
→ 49.T
mutual, shared, reciprocal, cooperative
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!
Xiao Xiang 5
^ each other
同人之先，以中直也。大師相遇，言相克也。
13.5x Fellowship with others with such a beginning:
Through balance (comes) orientation
* Mighty armies entertaining each other:
Praising each other’s abilities
each other’s; mutual, shared, cooperative
同人之先，以中直也。大師相遇，言相克也。
13.5x Fellowship with others with such a beginning:
Through balance (comes) orientation
* Mighty armies entertaining each other:
Praising each other’s abilities
Za Gua
reciprocal, cooperative; examines, appraises
Stats: 13.5
Tuan Zhuan
mutual, reciprocal; ^ each other 28.2x
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
→ 53.3
Xiao Xiang 3
(is, to, with) mutual, reciprocal; ^ each other
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
→ 54.1x
Xiao Xiang 1
(in, with) mutual, reciprocal; ^ each other
歸妹以娣，以恆也。跛能履，吉相承也。
54.1x Little sister marries as second wife:
In order to endure
* The lame can (still) take steps:
Fortunate
(In) supporting each other
→ 13.5
Homophones (xiang)
祥xiang2(the) omens, signs, portents, forms, patterns翔xiang2soaring, flying; (having) soared, flown + vv詳xiang2examining details, particulars, circumstances享xiang3(to) sacrifice, consecrate, dignify, offer (up, thanks); present, make (offering)(s) (to, for); relish, accept, receive, feast; enjoy (the use of, favors) (received); (s, ed, ing); (a, the) offering, sacrifice, feast巷xiang4alley; back, side street, road; narrow lane嚮xiang4at, towards; approach, face, near (ing)象xiang4(a, the) image, imagery, figure, configuration, symbol, symbolism, picture, model, depiction, semblance, resemblance, emblem, representation, outline, element, appearance, form, shape, likeness, diagram, pattern, (a good) sign, omen, portent (s); laws, ordinance; elephant; (to) delineate, configure, outline, picture, depict, symbolize, resemble, represent, imitate, stand for, act, play, imagine, conceive of (s, ed, ing)
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