在
zai4Mathews: 6657GSR: 943i
Dictionary Definition
(to be) (still) in, within, inside, amidst; at, here; present, current, placed, positioned, situated, stationed, located (in), by, to, on, upon, over, across, above; therein, herein; in this, involved with; (to) exist, consist, lie (in, within), live, dwell, reside, abide in/on/upon, remain, await, belong (to), rest with, depend (on, upon), sit, stay; happen, occur (s, ed, ing) (in); (a, the) presence, existence, place, locus; here is; is that of, are those of; is from; when, now, then
Radical: 32+3 | First occurrence: Hexagram 01.2
Concordance & Context (53 occurrences)
Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 01.2
2nd Line★
in, here in, across; on
見龍在田，利見大人。
Dragon appears in the field
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being*
Stats: 32+3→ 01.4
4th Line
across, on, upon, over, above; in, within
或躍在淵，無咎。
Somehow to dance across the deep*
With no mistakes
→ 01.5
5th Line
across, in, within
飛龍在天，利見大人。
Dragon in flight across the sky
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
→ 07.2
2nd Line
at, in; within
在師中，吉，無咎。王三錫命。
At the heart of the militia
Promising
Not a mistake
The sovereign three times grants commissions
→ 17.4
4th Line
on, in; to
隨有獲，贞凶。有孚在道，以明，何咎。
Following to achieve success
Persistence has pitfalls
Being truly on the path,
Using clarity,
Where is the error?
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 1
remains, dwells, lies, stays, is
潛龍勿用，陽在下也。
01.1x - Lurking dragon - not at all useful:
The light remains below.
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 2
in
見龍在田，德施普也。
01.2x - Dragon appears in the field:
Merit’s reach (is) extensive
Xiao Xiang 4
across
或躍在淵，進無咎也。
01.4x Somehow to dance across the deep:
To make progress is not a mistake
Xiao Xiang 5
across
飛龍在天，大人造也。
01.5x Dragon in flight across the sky:
The mature human being creates
Xiao Xiang 5
lives, dwells, resides, lies, belongs; is
黃裳元吉，文在中也。
02.5x Golden dress (is) most promising:
Refinement dwells within
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 2
is, exists, resides, remains, belongs (to), lies
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
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 3
lies, exists, dwells, waits, awaits, is
需於泥，災在外也。自我致寇，敬慎不敗也。
05.3x Waiting in mud:
Misfortune waits beyond
* Of our own accord to invite predators:
Attention (and) mindfulness avoid ruin
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
is, are (here); lie, exist (s)
需，須也。險在前也，剛健而不陷，其義不困窮矣。需有孚，光亨，贞吉，位乎天位，以正中也。利涉大川，往有功也。
Anticipation
(Means) necessity
Hazards lie ahead
(Be) firm (and) persevering and so avoid complications
This means to avoid affliction (and) exhaustion completely
Anticipation
Be true
Honoring fulfillment, persistence is timely:
(Be) poised, with celestial dignity,
(And), accordingly, upright (and) balanced
Worthwhile to cross the great stream:
To make progress will be an accomplishment
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 2
at
在師中吉，承天寵也。王三錫命，懷萬邦也。
07.2x At the heart of the militia (is) promise:
Upholding heaven’s favor
* The sovereign three times grants commissions:
Embracing the myriad realms
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) in, here in, situated in, belongs in; on
牽復在中，亦不自失也。
09.2x Drawn to returning is in the center
Truly nothing of one’s own (is) given up
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 6
at, on
元吉在上，大有慶也。
10.6x Supreme good fortune at the top:
A well-earned reward
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 1
lie, remain, stay, belong (s); is, are "
拔茅征吉，志在外也。
11.1x Pulling up thatch grass, to expedite (is) promising:
The objective remains elsewhere
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 1
lie (within), remain, stay (s); belong(s) to; is in
拔茅贞吉，志在君也。
12.1x Pulling up thatch grass, persistence (is) promising:
The purpose remains noble
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 2
loading
大車以在，積中不敗也。
14.2x The great wagon (is) for loading:
To add to the middle (means) to be without loss
Xiang Zhuan
in, within
火在天上，大有。君子以遏惡揚善順天休命。
Flame in heaven above
Big domain
The noble young one, accordingly,
suppresses the bad and promotes the good
Accepting heaven’s terms and higher laws
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 6
at, on; happening, occurring
鸣豫在上，何可長也。
16.6x Blind readiness at the top:
How could this be continued?
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 4
on
隨有獲，其義凶也。有弗在道，明功也。
17.4x Following to achieve success:
This means pitfalls
* Being truly on the path,
Clarity (is) the success
Xiao Xiang 6
d wells, lies, is, lives, remains, belongs "
敦臨之吉，志在內也。
19.6x Authentic commitment has promise:
The objective lies within
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
is, lies, remains, stays, belongs, happens; up
大觀在上，順而巽，中正以觀天下。觀盥而不薦，有孚顒若，下觀而化也。觀天之神道，而四時不忒。聖人以神道設教，而天下服矣。
The great perspective lies above
Acceptance and versatility
Balance (and) uprightness (are) used in observing all under heaven
Observing
A cleansing but not a sacrifice,
Being true is as good as dignified:
Those below observe and so (are) transformed
Observing heaven’s sacred course and the four seasons’ lack of deviation
The wise ones use (these) sacred principles to establish (their) teachings
And so all under heaven simply consent
→ 01.2
Xiang Zhuan
is, dwells, lives, resides, lies
雷在地中，復。先王以至日閉關，商旅不行，后不省方。
Thunder dwells within the earth
To return
The early sovereigns, accordingly, on the day of winter solstice,
closed the frontier pass gates
Merchants and travelers did not move about
Rulers did not inspect the domains
→ 01.2
Xiang Zhuan
(is, dwells, lies) in, inside, within, present
天在山中，大畜。君子以多識前言往行，以畜其德。
Heaven dwells in the midst of the mountain
Raising great beasts
The noble young one makes use of large stores of knowledge
of prior ideas and past deeds
With which to develop such character
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 1
is on, at ; lies
藉用白茅，柔在下。
28.1x Cushioning with white thatch grass:
The flexible is on the bottom
→ 01,2
Xiao Xiang 1
is, lies, dwells, remains, belongs "
咸其拇，志在外。
31.1x Persuaded in one’s big toe:
The destination lies elsewhere
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 3
is that of; lies, consists in; is, dwells on
咸其股，亦不處。志在隨人，所執下。
31.3x Persuaded in one’s loins:
But less than secure
* The purpose lies in pursuing another
The position holds onto the inferior
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 6
at, on
振恆在上，大無功。
32.6x Continuously stimulated at the top:
Greatly lacking in merit
→ 01.2
Xiang Zhuan
(is) in, across; there is v in
雷在天上，大壮。君子以非礼弗履。
Thunder in the sky above
Big and strong
The noble young one, accordingly, outside of respect,
will not take a step
→ 01.2
2nd Line
remain, stay (ing); stationed (on the)
無攸遂，在中饋，贞吉。
Having no other goals to pursue
Remaining within, preparing meals
Persistence is promising
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 4
within, inside, to; in this; here in; belongs in
富家大吉，順在位。
37.4x Enriching the family (is) full of promise:
Acceptance in (this) position
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 6
dwells, lies, is, remains, resides, belongs "
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
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
are (up); exist, (a)wait, lie(s)
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
Xiao Xiang 6
at, on, to
冥升在上，消不富也。
46.6x Blind ascent to the top:
Expending instead of accruing
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 4
(here) is, are; remain, stay (s)
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
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 6
at, on
元吉在上，大成也。
48.6x Outstanding promise at the top:
A great outcome
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 6
(is, belongs) at, on, across
玉鉉在上，剛柔節也。
50.6x A jade grip across the top:
The firm (and) the flexible (are) in due proportion
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 5
is, lies, belongs (here) in; is that of
震往來厲，危行也。其事在中，大無丧也。
51.5x The shock (whether) going (or) coming (is) trouble:
Exposure (in) action
* (Where) one’s work to be done lies in the middle
Completely without loss
→ 01.2
is, lies, belongs (here) in; is that of
震往來厲，危行也。其事在中，大無丧也。
51.5x The shock (whether) going (or) coming (is) trouble:
Exposure (in) action
* (Where) one’s work to be done lies in the middle
Completely without loss
Xiao Xiang 5
was in; resided, dwelt, belonged in
帝乙歸妹，不如其娣之袂良也。其位在中，以貴行也。
54.5x When Lord Yi gave (his) maiden daughter in marriage
→ 01.2
Xiao Xiang 6
is at, on, [ over]
以旅在上，其義焚也。丧牛于易，終莫之聞也。
56.6x Considering that the wanderer is at the top
This one is understandably burned
* Forfeiting cattle in the exchange:
In the end, nobody comes to enquire
→ 01.2
2nd Line
occur, happen (ing); present "
巽在床下，用史巫紛若，吉，無咎。
Subtleties happening under the bed
Employing scribes and diviners, a confusion of these
Promising
No harm done
→ 57.6
6th Line
occur, happen (ing); present "
巽在床下，丧其資斧，贞凶。
Subtleties happening under the bed
Losing some valuables and an axe
Constancy has its pitfalls
→ 61.2
Xiao Xiang 6
happening
巽在床下，上窮也。丧其資斧，正乎凶也。
57.6x Subtle (things) happening under the bed:
The top (is) exhausted
* Losing some valuables (and) an axe:
“Correct” along with unfortunate
Xiao Xiang 3
lies, is, dwells, resides, remains, belongs "
渙其躬，志在外也。
59.3x Scattering one’s sense of self:
The purpose lies beyond
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
in, at; belongs, remains in
渙，亨。剛來而不窮，柔得位乎外而上同。王假有廟，王乃在中也。利涉大川，乘木有功也。
Scattering fulfills
The firm comes forward, yet will not be exhausted
The flexible learns (its) place on the outside
And associates with the superior
The sovereign approaches his temple:
The sovereign is then in the center
Worthwhile to cross the great stream:
Relying on wood brings results
→ 01.2
2nd Line
(remaining) in; from; (from) within, inside
鸣鶴在陰，其子和之。我有好爵，吾與爾靡之。
The call of a crane in the shadows
Her young ones respond to her
I have a fine beaker of wine
And I, with your help, will drain it
→ 01.2
Tuan Zhuan
is, are (on); lies, dwells, belongs, remains
中孚，柔在內而剛得中。説而巽，孚乃化邦也。豚魚吉，信及豚魚也。利涉大川，乘木舟虛也。中孚以利贞，乃應乎天也。
The truth within
Flexibility dwells within while firmness secures the center
Satisfaction with adaptation
The true will then transform the realm
Piglets (and) fishes - promising:
Trust (is) extended to piglets (and) fishes
Worthwhile to cross the great stream:
Relying on a wooden boat’s hollowness
The truth within (is) accordingly worth (the) persistence:
Then (one) resonates with heaven
→ 01.2
5th Line
in, within; inside (of); dwelling, living in
密雲不雨，自我西郊。公弋取彼在穴。
Thick clouds but no rain
From our western horizon
Even the prince hunts with tethered arrows
Preferring that quarry inside the cave
→ 01.2
Xiang Zhuan
(is) situated, placed, positioned, located
水在火上，既濟。君子以思患而預防之。
Water positioned over the flame
Already complete
The noble young one, accordingly, contemplates sorrows
and so prepares to maintain against them
→ 01.2
Xiang Zhuan
(is) located, situated, positioned; in place
火在水上，未濟。君子以慎辨物居方。
* huo3 2395 13.X (a, the) fire, flame
zai4 6657 01.2 (is) located, situated, positioned; in place
shui3 5922 06.X ^ (the) water(s)
shang4 5669 40.6 over, above, across, atop, on top of v
→ 01.2
Homophones (zai)
哉zai1here, indeed, in fact; now, currently, this day; (a, the) admiration, surprise, wonder; (to) begin; (most) certainly, emphatically; indeed, really, surely, truly; will ... ?; at all !; (how/so (very) / such / what) ... !; exclamatory particle災zai162.6 adversity, disaster, suffering, calamity災zai1(a, the) disaster, calamity, adversity, hurt, misfortune, crisis, accident, injury, harm, misery, distress, affliction, suffering, disease, misfortune; divine judgment, chastisement, scourge; (to be) adverse, harmful, injurious, unfortunate, ill-omened, ill-timed; (to) suffer (s, ed, ing)載zai4(to) carry (on), hold up, uphold, sustain, bear, keep, transport, haul, convey, load, contain, deliver, supply, honor, obey, support, enjoy, receive, undertake, pick up, start work, initiate, achieve, fill, fill in; publish, record (s, ed, ing); (a, the) load, undertaking, achievement; cargo, freight, transport(ation), conveyance; at first; (to be) coveyed再zai4(to ask) two, twice; again; (the) second
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