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(to be) accurate, appropriate, certain, consistent, correct, ethical (in), exact(ing), formal, governed, honest, just, legal, moral, obedient, orderly, precise, predictable, principled, proper, punctual, straight, straightforward, regular, right, ruled (by), true, upright, upstanding, valid, (to) ascertain, confirm, correct, determine, govern, justify, obey, order, rectify, regulate, resolve, (set) right, rule, straighten (out/up), uphold; stop at the limit, keep the appointment, do right by, (be, stay) true to (s, ed, ing); (a, the) accuracy, justice, correctness, correct behavior, integrity, government, measure, norm, obedience, order, precision, principle(s), priority, rectitude (of), right, rightness, standard, model, truth, uprightness, validity, (with) integrity, principle, uprightness; by right of; accurately, consistently, correctly, exactly, rightly, rightfully, obediently, precisely, properly, uprightly, with rectitude; according to; during, just
Radical: 77+1 | First occurrence: Hexagram 25.0
Concordance & Context (64 occurrences)
Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 25.0
Gua Ci★
uprightness, integrity, ethics; upright, true
無妄，元亨，利贞。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。
Most fulfilling
Worthwhile to persist
For one without integrity there will be suffering*
And not much reward in having somewhere to go
Stats: 77+1→ 01.T
Tuan Zhuan
true to, obeying, upholding, confirming
大哉乾元，萬物資始，乃統天。雲行雨施，品物流形。大明終始，六位時成。時乘六龍以御天。乾道變化，各正性命，保合太和，乃利贞。首出庶物，萬國咸寧。
How great (is) creation’s source!
The myriad beings (are) provided beginnings
Along with all of the sky
Clouds pass, rain falls
The varieties of beings flow into form
Great light completes (then) begins
The six positions (are) by season fulfilled
Seasons to mount the six dragons
(And) with these to master the skies
Creation’s way (is) emergence (and) transformation
Each being true to inner nature (and) higher law
Security (is) joining in the highest attunement
It is this that rewards persistence
(As) leaders emerge from the numberless beings
The myriad realms come together in peace
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 1
(is) correct, right, proper, appropriate (ly) "
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
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 1
val id, principled, just, ethical, consistent
利用刑人，以正法也。
04.1x Worthwhile (and) useful to discipline another:
For the sake of ethical standards
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
uprightness, principle, truth, integrity
蒙，山下有險，險而止，蒙。蒙亨，以亨行時中也。匪我求童蒙，童蒙求我，志應也。初筮告，以剛中也。再三瀆，瀆則不告，瀆蒙也。蒙以養正，聖功也。
Inexperience
At the foot of the mountain are hazards
(To be) at risk and yet remain still
(Shows) inexperience
Inexperience (is) fulfilled:
According to fulfillment’s conduct at the heart of the time
It is not I (who) seeks the young (and) inexperienced,
The young (and) inexperienced seek me:
The objectives (are) complementary
The first consultation informs:
According to the firmness within
The second (and) third (show) disrespect
Disrespect deserves no information:
Disrespect (shows) immaturity
Inexperience (is) the way to cultivate uprightness
(This is) a sacred task
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
correctly, properly, obediently, rightly "
酒食贞吉，以中正也。
05.5x (At) wine (and) food, persistence (is) promising:
Making use of the mean(while) correctly
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
up right, correct (ness); principle, integrity
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
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
correctly, properly; principle; of truth "
訟元吉，以中正也。
06.5x The contest (is) most promising:
Make use of the balance correctly*
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
with principle; correctly; (as, and) truth, true "
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
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 6
rig ht, principle; exacting, upright, consistent
大君有命，以正功也。小人勿用，必亂邦也。
07.6x The seasoned noble assumes the mandate:
By right (of) merit
*Lesser people will not be used:
(They would) certainly confuse the domain
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(is, means) uprightness, correctness, integrity
師，衆也。贞，正也。能以眾正，可以王矣。剛中而應，行險而順，以此毒天下，而民從之，吉又何咎矣。
The militia
(Means) the multitude
Persistence
(Means) uprightness
The skill to employ the multitude (with) uprightness
(Is) especially suited to use by the sovereign
The firm (is) central and resonant
The practice (is) hazardous, yet responsive
To apply this is toxic to all under heaven and yet the people endure behind it
(For their) welfare:
Given this, where is the error here?
→ 25.0
(with) uprightness, correctness, integrity
師，衆也。贞，正也。能以眾正，可以王矣。剛中而應，行險而順，以此毒天下，而民從之，吉又何咎矣。
The militia
(Means) the multitude
Persistence
(Means) uprightness
The skill to employ the multitude (with) uprightness
(Is) especially suited to use by the sovereign
The firm (is) central and resonant
The practice (is) hazardous, yet responsive
To apply this is toxic to all under heaven and yet the people endure behind it
(For their) welfare:
Given this, where is the error here?
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) correct, proper, just, (up)right "
顯比之吉，位正中也。舍逆取順，失前禽也。邑人不誡，上使中也。
08.5x Belonging exemplified holds promise:
The position (is) correct (and) central
* To abandon the unwilling (and) seek the accepting
(Is) letting go of the forward game
* (His) district’s inhabitants will not be coerced:
The superior commands the middle
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 3
to rectify, straighten (out), correct, resolve
夫妻反目，不能正室也。
09.3x Husband (and) wife (are) wild-eyed:
Unable to rectify domestic affairs
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) correct, (up)right, valid "
夬履贞厲，位正當也。
10.5x Decisive steps, persistence (is) stressful:
The position (is) correct (and) appropriate
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(and) correct, proper, true, upright "
履，柔履剛也。説而應乎乾，是以履虎尾，不咥人，亨。剛中正，履帝位而不疚，光明也。
Respectful conduct:
The flexible treads upon the firm
Pleasure, but also attunement with the creative
And so it is that treading upon the tiger’s tail,
Without (it) biting one, (is) success
The firm (is) central (and) correct
Taking steps in a divine place, and yet escaping suffering,
shows wisdom
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) correct, (up)right, valid, true "
大人之吉，位正當也。
12.5x The mature human being’s promise:
The position (is) correct (and) appropriate
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(are) correct, right, appropriate "
同人，柔得位得中而應乎乾，曰同人。同人曰，同人于野，亨。利涉大川，乾行也。文明以健，中正而應，君子正也。唯君子為能通天下之志。
Fellowship with others
The flexible finds a position, gains the center
and resonates with the creative
So this is called fellowship with others
Fellowship with others says that
Fellowship with others on the frontier (is) fulfillment
Worthwhile to cross the great stream
(Meaning) higher order endeavor
Refinement (and) clarity make use of strength
The central (lines) (are) correct (and) correspond
The noble young one (is) principled
Only the noble young one develops the capacity
To comprehend the direction of all under heaven
→ 25.0
(is) upright, principled, true, ethical
同人，柔得位得中而應乎乾，曰同人。同人曰，同人于野，亨。利涉大川，乾行也。文明以健，中正而應，君子正也。唯君子為能通天下之志。
Fellowship with others
The flexible finds a position, gains the center
and resonates with the creative
So this is called fellowship with others
Fellowship with others says that
Fellowship with others on the frontier (is) fulfillment
Worthwhile to cross the great stream
(Meaning) higher order endeavor
Refinement (and) clarity make use of strength
The central (lines) (are) correct (and) correspond
The noble young one (is) principled
Only the noble young one develops the capacity
To comprehend the direction of all under heaven
Xiao Xiang 2
correctly, properly, rightly; principle, truth "
不終日贞吉，以中正也。
16.2x (This) day will not end, persistence (is) promising:
Using the balance correctly
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 1
(t he) true, correct, (up)right (ly)
官有渝，從正吉也。出門交有功，不失也。
17.1x Standards will change:
To follow the true (is) promising
* Leaving the gate to interact has merit:
Nothing (is) lost
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) correct, proper, just, (up)right "
孚于嘉吉，位正中也。
17.5x Trusting in excellence (is) promising:
The position (is) correct (and) central
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 1
(is) correct, right, proper, appropriate (ly) "
咸臨贞吉，志行正也。
19.1x United commitment’s persistence (is) promising:
Intending to advance correctly
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
correctness, uprightness, integrity; the true "
臨，剛浸而長，説而順，剛中而應。大亨以正，天之道也。至于八月有凶，消不久也。
Taking charge
Firmness penetrates and so prevails
Satisfaction along with acceptance
The firm (is) central (and) resonant
Great fulfillment (is) due to correctness
(As is) heaven’s course
To arrive in the eighth month would be unfortunate:
Waning does not take long
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(and) uprightness, integrity, the true "
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
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
integrity "
無妄，剛自外來而為主於內，動而健，剛中而應，大亨以正，天之命。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。無妄之往，何之矣？天命不祐，行矣哉！
Without pretense
Firmness comes from without and becomes master on the inside
Movement with lasting vigor
The firm (is) central and resonant
Great fulfillment (is) according to integrity
Heaven’s higher law
For one without integrity there will be suffering
(And) not (much) reward in having somewhere to go
(While) without pretense there is forward progress
How is this so?
Heaven’s higher law is not protection:
(It is) movement itself!
integrity
無妄，剛自外來而為主於內，動而健，剛中而應，大亨以正，天之命。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。無妄之往，何之矣？天命不祐，行矣哉！
Without pretense
Firmness comes from without and becomes master on the inside
Movement with lasting vigor
The firm (is) central and resonant
Great fulfillment (is) according to integrity
Heaven’s higher law
For one without integrity there will be suffering
(And) not (much) reward in having somewhere to go
(While) without pretense there is forward progress
How is this so?
Heaven’s higher law is not protection:
(It is) movement itself!
Tuan Zhuan
(is, means) uprightness, integrity, rectitude
大畜，剛健篤實輝光，日新其德，剛上而尚賢，能止健，大正。不家食吉，養賢。利涉大川，應乎天。
“Vowing to train at chariot and defense,” which would preserve some of the impli-
cation of dedicated sacrifice suggested by the Zhi Gua.
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
uprightness, integrity; (the) valid, true
頤贞吉，養正則吉。觀頤，觀其所養。自求口實，觀其自養。天地養萬物，聖人養賢以及萬民。頤之時大矣哉！
Hungry mouth
Persistence (is) promising:
Nourish uprightness (and) in due order good fortune
Study the hungry mouth:
Study what is the purpose in nourishment
From the searching mouth (to) the feeding:
Study what are the sources of nourishment
Heaven (and) earth nourish the myriad beings
The wise ones nourish the worthy
(and) thereby reach the whole of humanity
Hungry mouth’s opportune timing (is) very important here!
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 6
to correct, rectify, set right, straighten (out) "
王用出征，以正邦。
30.6x The sovereign takes advantage of emergencies to expedite:
In order to set right the domain
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(the) true, valid, upright; principle, truth
離麗，日月麗乎天，百糓草木麗乎土。重明以麗乎正，乃化成天下。柔麗乎中正，故亨。是以畜牝牛吉。
Arising
(Means) to be conditioned
The sun (and) moon (are) conditioned upon heaven
The hundreds of grasses, the plants
(and) the trees are conditioned upon the earth
Doubled clarity, accordingly, (is) conditioned upon the true
Then transformation completes (all things) under heaven
The flexible (is) conditioned upon the central (and) correct
Given this, fulfillment
And so it is that to care for the cow (is) promising
→ 25.0
(and) correct; (and) uprightness, truth "
離麗，日月麗乎天，百糓草木麗乎土。重明以麗乎正，乃化成天下。柔麗乎中正，故亨。是以畜牝牛吉。
Arising
(Means) to be conditioned
The sun (and) moon (are) conditioned upon heaven
The hundreds of grasses, the plants
(and) the trees are conditioned upon the earth
Doubled clarity, accordingly, (is) conditioned upon the true
Then transformation completes (all things) under heaven
The flexible (is) conditioned upon the central (and) correct
Given this, fulfillment
And so it is that to care for the cow (is) promising
Xiao Xiang 5
staying true to; correctness, rectitude
嘉遁贞疾，以正志。
33.5x Commendable retreat’s persistence (is) promising:
By staying true to objectives
→ 45.5
Tuan Zhuan
uprightness; being true, correct, right
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
→ 25.0
be right, correct in; do right by; stay true to
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
Xiao Xiang 1
correctly, uprightly; with principle, integrity
晋如摧如，獨行正。裕無咎，未受命。
35.1x So far along (to be) so frustrated:
All alone (but) advancing with integrity
* To be tolerant is not a mistake:
(Having) not yet been given orders
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 2
correctly, properly, rightly; principle, truth "
受茲介孚，以中正。
35.2x Accepting these present boundaries (as) a blessing:
Applying the central principle
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(and) true, upright; to hold, stay true, correct
明入地中，明夷。內文明而外柔順，以蒙大難，文王以之。利艱贞，晦其明，內難而能正其志，箕子以之。
The light goes within (to) the heart of the earth
Brightness (is) obscured
Inwardly coherent (and) bright while outwardly flexible (and) compliant
Using the obscurity (of) great trials
The Sovereign Wen applied this
Warranting difficult persistence:
Darkening his own light
Inwardly struggling, yet able to stay true to his purpose
Prince Ji applied this
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
right(ful), appropriate, true(est), consistent
家人，女正位乎內，男正位乎外。男女正，天地之大義。家人有嚴君焉，父母之謂。父父，子子，兄兄，弟弟，夫夫，婦婦，而家道正。正家而天下定矣。
Family members
The woman’s true dignity lies within
The man’s true dignity lies without
The masculine (and) feminine principles
(Are) heaven’s (and) earth’s greater meanings
Family members have dignities (and) nobilities herein
Father (and) mother have their titles
(When) father (is) father (and) child (is) child
(When) elder brother (is) elder (and) younger (is) younger
(When) husband (is) husband (and) wife (is) wife
Then the family’s course (is) upheld
Uphold the family and all under heaven arranges itself
→ 25.0
right(ful), appropriate, true(est), consistent
家人，女正位乎內，男正位乎外。男女正，天地之大義。家人有嚴君焉，父母之謂。父父，子子，兄兄，弟弟，夫夫，婦婦，而家道正。正家而天下定矣。
Family members
The woman’s true dignity lies within
The man’s true dignity lies without
The masculine (and) feminine principles
(Are) heaven’s (and) earth’s greater meanings
Family members have dignities (and) nobilities herein
Father (and) mother have their titles
(When) father (is) father (and) child (is) child
(When) elder brother (is) elder (and) younger (is) younger
(When) husband (is) husband (and) wife (is) wife
Then the family’s course (is) upheld
Uphold the family and all under heaven arranges itself
(are, as) principles, truths; be, hold, stay true
家人，女正位乎內，男正位乎外。男女正，天地之大義。家人有嚴君焉，父母之謂。父父，子子，兄兄，弟弟，夫夫，婦婦，而家道正。正家而天下定矣。
Family members
The woman’s true dignity lies within
The man’s true dignity lies without
The masculine (and) feminine principles
(Are) heaven’s (and) earth’s greater meanings
Family members have dignities (and) nobilities herein
Father (and) mother have their titles
(When) father (is) father (and) child (is) child
(When) elder brother (is) elder (and) younger (is) younger
(When) husband (is) husband (and) wife (is) wife
Then the family’s course (is) upheld
Uphold the family and all under heaven arranges itself
(is) correct, right, rectified, upheld, confirmed
家人，女正位乎內，男正位乎外。男女正，天地之大義。家人有嚴君焉，父母之謂。父父，子子，兄兄，弟弟，夫夫，婦婦，而家道正。正家而天下定矣。
Family members
The woman’s true dignity lies within
The man’s true dignity lies without
The masculine (and) feminine principles
(Are) heaven’s (and) earth’s greater meanings
Family members have dignities (and) nobilities herein
Father (and) mother have their titles
(When) father (is) father (and) child (is) child
(When) elder brother (is) elder (and) younger (is) younger
(When) husband (is) husband (and) wife (is) wife
Then the family’s course (is) upheld
Uphold the family and all under heaven arranges itself
correct, set right, rectify, uphold, confirm
家人，女正位乎內，男正位乎外。男女正，天地之大義。家人有嚴君焉，父母之謂。父父，子子，兄兄，弟弟，夫夫，婦婦，而家道正。正家而天下定矣。
Family members
The woman’s true dignity lies within
The man’s true dignity lies without
The masculine (and) feminine principles
(Are) heaven’s (and) earth’s greater meanings
Family members have dignities (and) nobilities herein
Father (and) mother have their titles
(When) father (is) father (and) child (is) child
(When) elder brother (is) elder (and) younger (is) younger
(When) husband (is) husband (and) wife (is) wife
Then the family’s course (is) upheld
Uphold the family and all under heaven arranges itself
Tuan Zhuan
do right by, be true to, establish, ascertain "
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!
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(and) correct; (and) uprightness, integrity "
益，損上益下，民説無疆。自上下下，其道大光。利有攸往，中正有慶。利涉大川，木道乃行。益，動而巽，日進無疆。天施地生，其益無方。凡益之道，與時偕行。
Increasing
Decreasing the lofty to increase the humble
The people’s satisfaction is not a limitation
From the lofty down to the humble
Such a course (is) highly exemplary
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
Concentration (and) uprightness will be rewarding
Worthwhile to cross the great stream:
The nature of wood leads to progress
Increase moves while adapting
The day’s progress is not a limitation
Heaven confers, the earth brings forth
This increase is without directives
The general increase is that of the way,
Sharing the time (and) moving in union
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
(and) uprightness, correctness, integrity "
九五含章，中正也。有隕自天，志不舍命也。
44.5x Nine fifth’s display (of) restraint:
(Of) concentration (and) integrity
* (These) will have fallen from heaven:
The intentions do not forsake higher purpose
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(and) uprightness, correctness, integrity "
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!
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
uprightness, integrity, correctness, rectitude
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
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
(and) correct, right, true, confirmed, upheld "
寒泉之食，中正也。
48.5x The cold spring holds refreshment:
In the center (and) correct
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
correctness, uprightness, integrity, the true "
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!
→ 25.0
Xiang Zhuan
(the) precise, correct, exact(ing); principle(s)
木上有火，鼎。君子以正位凝命。
Over the wood is a flame
The cauldron
The noble young one applies principles of positioning
to manifest higher purpose
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 1
(the) correct, upright (ness); principle, true
艮其趾，未失正也。
52.1x Stilling those toes:
Before losing the principle
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
correctly, properly, rightly; principle, truth "
艮其輔，以中正也。
52.5x Stilling those jawbones:
Applying the central principle
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
to correct, rectify, do right by, establish "
漸之進也，女歸吉也。進得位，往有功也。進以正，可以正邦也。其位剛得中也。止而巽，動不窮也。
Gradual progress leads to advance
The young woman’s engagement (is) timely
Advancing secures a position
Making progress will be an accomplishment
Advancing according to principle
(Is) a fitting way to do right by the realm
In such a position
The firm secures the center
To be still and also adapt
(Is) movement without exhaustion
→ 25.0
correctness, rectitude, integrity, principle
漸之進也，女歸吉也。進得位，往有功也。進以正，可以正邦也。其位剛得中也。止而巽，動不窮也。
Gradual progress leads to advance
The young woman’s engagement (is) timely
Advancing secures a position
Making progress will be an accomplishment
Advancing according to principle
(Is) a fitting way to do right by the realm
In such a position
The firm secures the center
To be still and also adapt
(Is) movement without exhaustion
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) correct, proper, just, (up)right "
九五之吉，位正中也。
57.5x Nine fifth holds promise:
The position (is) correct (and) central
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 6
(one is) right(eous), “correct,” certain
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
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
cor rectly; upright, correct (ness); integrity "
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
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) correct, (up)right, valid, good "
孚于剝，位正當也。
58.5x Trusting in the unsustainable:
(Though) the position (is) correct (and) appropriate
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
(with) (the) right, correct, true, proper
王居無咎，正位也。
59.5x The royal stockpiles, (yet) nothing (is) wrong:
(With) the proper dignity
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(and) correct, (up)right, principled, true "
節亨，剛柔分，而剛得中。苦節不可贞，其道窮也。説以行險，當位以節，中正以通。天地節，而四時成。節以制度，不傷財，不害民。
Boundaries (mean) fulfillment
The firm (and) the flexible (are) evenly apportioned
While firmness secures the center
Bitter limitations do not invite commitment:
This path dead ends
Satisfaction behind movement at risk
An appropriate place to use boundaries
Balanced (and) principled in order to follow through
Heaven (and) earth (are) constrained
And so the four seasons are completed
Boundaries serve to define the measures
(But) without encroachment on property
(And) without harm to the people
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) correct, (up)right, valid, principled, true "
有孚攣如，位正當也。
61.5x Being true is as good as a bond:
The position (is) true (and) appropriate
→ 25.0
Tuan Zhuan
(are) (all) correct, right, rectified, true
既濟亨，小者亨也。利贞，剛柔正而位當也。初吉，柔得中也。終止則亂，其道窮也。
After completion (comes) fulfillment
The minor is that which fulfills
Worthwhile to persist:
The firm (and) the flexible (are all) correct and also properly placed
At the beginning, promise:
The flexible occupies the center
By the end equilibrium results in disorder
This process (is) finished
→ 25.0
Xiao Xiang 2
correctly, rightly, properly
九二贞吉，中以行正也。
64.2x Nine second’s persistence (is) promising:
In balance in order to advance correctly
→ 25.0
Homophones (zheng)
征zheng1(to) expedite, aggress, assert, issue, go, go boldly (forth, forward), march (against), campaign (against), impose, levy (taxes), punish, attack, invade, subjugate, discipline; progress, advance (upon, boldly), arrogate, move against, go forth, press, push, (on, forward, this, the issue, matters); force (the) issue, matter; venture, 458 advance (thus); to go on (an, the) (military) expedition (s, ed, ing) (a, the) assertiveness, enterprise, adventure, venture, campaign, initiative, aggression, police action, (punitive) expedition, pressure, (purposeful, autonomous) action; (on) expedition, campaign, initiative; assertively, expeditiously, aggressively, boldly, invasively拯zheng3relief, help, aid, assistance, a lift "政zheng4policies, regulations, rules, legal measures
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