// YIJING Richter
乾[乾]	qian2	易经 1乾 (qián) heaven乾 (qián) heaven"HEAVEN"HEAVEN. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN.noun 1 qian (one of the Eight Trigrams (八卦) which represents heaven 2 male See ∼宅 3 (∼) a surname
坤[坤]	kun1	易经 2坤 (kūn) earth坤 (kūn) earth"EARTH"EARTH. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. The OMEN OF the MARE is FAVORABLE.The NOBLE PERSON PROCEEDS WITH a PURPOSE. You may at FIRST be LOST, but LATER GAIN a MASTER.FAVORABLE. A FRIEND will be GAINED in the SOUTHWEST, a FRIEND will be LOST in the NORTHEAST.The OMEN of PEACE is AUSPICIOUS.noun 1 kun (one of the Eight Trigrams (八卦) which represents earth) ∼灵 ∼líng divinity of earth 2 female; feminine ∼包 ∼bāo lady’s handbag ∼表 ∼biǎo woman’s watch ∼车 ∼chē woman’s bike ∼式 ∼shì style that suits women ∼鞋 ∼xié woman’s shoes
屯[屯]	zhun1	易经 3坎 (kǎn) water震 (zhèn) thunder"DIFFICULTY"DIFFICULTIES. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN.Do NOT PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE. It is FAVORABLE to APPOINT feudal PRINCES.adjective literary 1 hard; tough ∼謇 ∼jiǎn full of hardships; have a tough time 2 slow; obtuse ∼钝 ∼dùn slow-witted; unintelligent
蒙[蒙]	meng2	易经 4艮 (gèn) mountain坎 (kǎn) water"IGNORANCE"IGNORANCE. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.It was NOT I who SOUGHT the IGNORANT CHILD.It was the IGNORANT CHILD who SOUGHT ME.When the DIVINATION was FIRST conducted, I SPOKE. To ask TWICE and THRICE shows DISRESPECT.When there is DISRESPECT, I do NOT REVEAL a FAVORABLE OMEN.noun 1 literary ignorance; illiteracy 启∼ qǐ∼ initiate learning 2 (∼) a surname verb 1 cover; overspread ∼住眼睛 ∼zhù yǎnjing blindfold ∼头睡大觉 ∼ tóu shuì dà jiào tuck oneself in and sleep like a log ∼上一层灰尘 ∼ shàng yī céng huīchén be covered with a layer of dust 2 receive; meet with; encounter ∼各位大力协助, 十分感谢。 ∼ gèwèi dàlì xiézhù, shífēn gǎnxiè. Thank you all very much for your kind help. 3 suffer; incur ∼耻 ∼chǐ be humiliated 4 deceive; hide the truth ∼瞒误导 ∼ mán wùdǎo conceal a fact and try to mislead adjective ignorant; illiterate See ∼昧 adjective drizzly ∼细雨 ∼ xìyǔ fine drizzle
需[需]	xu1	易经 5坎 (kǎn) water乾 (qián) heaven"WAITING"WAITING. TRUST and GLORY. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.The OMEN is AUSPICIOUS. It is FAVORABLE to FORD the GREAT RIVER.noun necessaries; needs 军∼ jūn∼ military supplies verb need; want; require ∼款甚巨 ∼ kuǎn shèn jù require a big sum of money 所∼物品 suǒ ∼ wùpǐn goods in great need
讼[訟]	song4	易经 6乾 (qián) heaven坎 (kǎn) water“A DISPUTE”A DISPUTE. There IS TRUST, yet there are OBSTRUCTIONS. Be VIGILANT.MIDWAY all things are AUSPICIOUS, but the END will bring ILL FATE.It is FAVORABLE to SEE the GREAT PERSON.It is NOT FAVORABLE to FORD the GREAT RIVER.verb 1 bring a case to court 2 literary dispute; argue 涉∼ shè∼ be involved in a lawsuit
师[師]	shi1	易经 7坤 (kūn) earth坎 (kǎn) water“THE ARMY”The ARMY. The OMEN of the POWERFUL MAN is AUSPICIOUS.NO HARM.noun 1 teacher; tutor; master ∼者, 所以传道受业解惑也。(韩愈《∼说》) ∼ zhě, suǒyǐ chuándào shòuyè jiěhuò yě. It takes a teacher to transmit wisdom, impart knowledge, and resolve doubts. 2 model; example See ∼表 3 [term of respect for a monk or nun] master; mother 法∼ fǎ∼ Master of the Law 4 of one's master or teacher ∼风 ∼fēng teacher’s style 5 (∼) a surname affix person skilled in a certain profession 厨∼ chú∼ cook 工程∼ gōngchéng∼ engineer verb literary learn; imitate ∼古 ∼gǔ learn from the past noun 1 military division ∼部 ∼bù division headquarters ∼指挥所 ∼ zhǐhuīsuǒ division command post 步兵∼ bùbīng ∼ infantry division 2 troops; army 正义之∼ zhèngyìzhī∼ army fighting for a just cause
比[比]	bi3	易经 8坎 (kǎn) water坤 (kūn) earth“STANDING TOGETHER”STANDING TOGETHER. AUSPICIOUS. The PRIMAL ORACLE: the FUNDAMENTAL and ETERNAL OMEN.NO HARM.In COMING from the PLACE of STRIFE, the LATER MAN will meet with ILL FATE.verb 1 compare; contrast ∼不上 ∼bùshàng no match for; can not hold a candle to ∼得上 ∼deshàng can compare with; compare favourably with ∼干劲 ∼ gànjìn compete in energy 想想过去, ∼现在 xiǎngxiang guòqu, ∼ xiànzài recall the past and contrast it with the present 2 emulate; compete; match 学先进, ∼先进 xué xiānjìn, ∼ xiānjìn emulate the advanced 咱俩∼一∼, 看谁高。 Zán liǎ ∼ yī ∼, kàn shuí gāo. Let’s stand back to back and see who is taller. 这家旅馆的服务质量谁也∼不上。 Zhè jiā lǚguǎn de fúwù zhìliàng shuí yě ∼ bù shàng. This hotel can’t be matched for its good service. or This hotel has incomparable service. 3 gesture; gesticulate 连说带∼ Lián shuō dài ∼ gesticulate as one talks 4 dialect aim at; direct towards 警察用枪∼着罪犯。 Jǐngchá yòng qiāng ∼ zhe zuìfàn. The policeman pointed his gun at the criminal. 5 copy; model after ∼着旧衣裁新衣 ∼ zhe jiù yī cái xīnyī pattern a new garment on an old one; copy an old garment 用尺∼着画。 Yòng chǐ ∼ zhe huà. Use a ruler for drawing. 6 draw an analogy; liken to; compare to 我们这小小的公司可以∼作一个大家庭。 Wǒmen zhè xiǎoxiǎo de gōngsī kěyǐ ∼ zuò yī ge dàjiātíng. Our little company can be likened to a big family. 7 literary cling to; collude with 朋∼呼应 péng ∼ hūyìng act in collusion with sb. noun ratio; proportion 这里小麦同水稻的年产量约为一与三之∼。 Zhèlǐ xiǎomài tóng shuǐdào de niánchǎnliàng yuē wéi yī yǔ sān zhī ∼. Here the annual yield of wheat and rice is about one to three. preposition 1 to (in a score) 现在几∼几？ Xiànzài jǐ ∼ jǐ？ What’s the score? 甲队以二∼一胜乙队。 Jiǎ duì yǐ èr ∼ yī shèng yǐ duì. Team A beat team B (by a score of) two to one. 2 than 你∼我干得好。 nǐ ∼ wǒ gàn de hǎo. You have done better than I. 人民的生活一年∼一年好。 Rénmín de shēnghuó yī nián ∼ yī nián hǎo. The life of the people improves by the year. 他吃的∼平常少。 Tā chī de ∼ píngcháng shǎo. He’s eating less than usual. 我∼你早来一个钟头。 Wǒ ∼ nǐ zǎo lái yī ge zhōngtóu. I came an hour earlier than you did. 3 literary close together; next to See ∼肩 adverb literary lately ∼闻 ∼wén recently heard
小畜[小畜]	xiao3chu4	易经 9巽 (xùn) wind乾 (qián) heaven“SMALL CATTLE”A SMALL offering of CATTLE. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.THICK CLOUDS WITHOUT RAIN, approaching FROM MY WESTERN FIELDS.(Small) ; noun domestic animal; livestock 牲∼ shēng∼ livestock; domestic animals
履[履]	lü3	易经 10乾 (qián) heaven兌 (duì) lake“TREADING”You are TREADING on the TIGER'S TAIL. The tiger does NOT BITE. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.literary noun 1 shoe 衣∼ yī∼ clothes and footwear 2 footstep 步∼ bù∼ walk verb 1 tread on; walk on 如∼平川 Rú ∼ píngchuān as if walking on flat plain 2 carry out; fulfill See ∼约
泰[泰]	tai4	易经 11坤 (kūn) earth乾 (qián) heaven“PEACE”PEACE. SMALL things GO, GREAT things COME. AUSPICIOUS. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.adjective 1 safe; peaceful 康∼ kāng∼ healthy and well 2 extreme; most See ∼西 adverb literary extreme; most 细致∼甚 xìzhì ∼ shèn too detailed (to be good)
否[否]	pi3	易经 12乾 (qián) heaven坤 (kūn) earth“OBSTRUCTION”Those who OBSTRUCT HIM are BANDITS.The OMEN of the NOBLE PERSON is UNFAVORABLE. GREAT things GO, SMALL things COME.literary verb censure; denounce; blame See 臧∼ adjective bad; wicked; evil
同人[同人]	tong2ren2	易经 13乾 (qián) heaven離 (lí) fire“GATHERING”PEOPLE GATHER IN the FIELD. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.It is FAVORABLE to FORD the GREAT RIVER.The OMEN of the NOBLE PERSON is FAVORABLE.noun literary colleague
大有[大有]	da4you3	易经 14離 (lí) fire乾 (qián) heaven“GREAT POSSESSION”GREAT POSSESSION. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted.verb there is much ∼区别。 ∼qūbié. There is a great difference. ∼希望。 ∼xīwàng. There is great promise for the future. noun formal abundance ∼之年 ∼zhīnián a year of abundance
谦[謙]	qian1	易经 15坤 (kūn) earth艮 (gèn) mountain“MODESTY”MODESTY. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. The NOBLE PERSON COMPLETES what he undertakes.adjective modest 过∼ guò∼ too modest
豫[豫]	yu4	易经 16震 (zhèn) thunder坤 (kūn) earth“HAPPINESS”HAPPINESS. It is FAVORABLE to APPOINT feudal PRINCES and to SEND out the ARMY.literary verb live in ease and comfort 逸∼亡身。 Yì∼wángshēn. Over indulgence spells ruin. adjective pleased; delighted 面露不∼之色 miàn lù bù ∼ zhī sè show displeasure on the face VARIANT OF 预1 adjective prior; preliminary; preparatory adverb in advance; beforehand verb take part in noun another name for Henan Province
随[隨]	sui2	易经 17兌 (duì) lake震 (zhèn) thunder“FOLLOWING”FOLLOWING. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN. NO HARM.verb 1 follow; come (or go) along with ∼我来。 ∼ wǒ lái. Follow me. or Come with me. 2 comply with; adapt to 只要你们做得对, 我都∼着。 Zhǐyào nǐmen zuò de duì, wǒ dōu ∼zhe. So long as what you do is right, I’ll go along with you. 3 let (sb. do as he likes) 去不去∼你。 Qù bù qù ∼ nǐ. Whether you go or not is up to you. 4 dialect look like; resemble 她长得∼她母亲。 Tā zhǎng de ∼ tā mǔqin. She looks like her mother. or She takes after her mother. preposition along with (some other action) See ∼手儿 noun (∼) a surname
蛊[蠱]	gu3	易经 18艮 (gèn) mountain巽 (xùn) wind“CORRUPTION”CORRUPTION. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. It is FAVORABLE to FORD the GREAT RIVER.Wearing ARMOR THREE DAYS BEFORE, wearing ARMOR THREE DAYS AFTER.noun archaic a legendary venomous insect
临[臨]	lin2	易经 19坤 (kūn) earth兌 (duì) lake“APPROACHING”APPROACHING. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN.The ARRIVAL OF the EIGHTH MONTH BRINGS ILL FATE.verb 1 face; overlook ∼街的窗子 ∼jiē de chuāngzi a window overlooking the street 东∼大海 Dōng ∼ dàhǎi border on the sea in the east 这所房子∼河。 Zhè suǒ fángzi ∼hé. This house looks out on a river. 2 arrive; be present 亲∼会场 Qīn∼ huìchǎng be present at a meeting 3 copy (a model of calligraphy or painting) ∼画 ∼ huà copy a painting preposition on the point of; just before; about to ∼睡 ∼shuì just before going to bed; at bedtime ∼分手 ∼ fēnshǒu at parting ∼震预报 ∼zhènyùbào impending earthquake prediction 这本书是我∼走时买的。 zhè běn shū shì wǒ ∼ zǒushí mǎi de. I bought this book just before I left.
观[觀]	guan1	易经 20巽 (xùn) wind坤 (kūn) earth“VIEWING”VIEWING. The ABLUTIONS have been made, BUT there is NO WORSHIP. MAINTAINING TRUST is a NOBLE thing.noun 1 sight; view 奇∼ qí∼ marvellous view; stunning scene 2 outlook; view; concept 生死∼ shēng sǐ ∼ one’s view on life and death 3 appearance; outlook 外∼ wài∼ outward appearance; exterior verb look at; watch; observe ∼日出 ∼ rìchū watch the sunrise
噬嗑[噬嗑]	shi4ke4	易经 21離 (lí) fire震 (zhèn) thunder“BITING AND SNAPPING"BITING and SNAPPING. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. It is FAVORABLE to INVOKE the LAW.噬verb bite嗑verb crack sth. between the teeth ∼瓜子儿 ∼ guāzǐr crack melon seeds 老鼠把箱子∼破了。 Lǎoshǔ bǎ xiāngzi ∼ pò le. A rat has gnawed a hole in the box.
贲[賁]	bi4	易经 22艮 (gèn) mountain離 (lí) fire“ADORNMENT”ADORNMENT. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. In SMALL matters, it is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.adjective literary beautifully adorned
剥[剝]	bo1	易经 23艮 (gèn) mountain坤 (kūn) earth“SPLITTING”SPLITTING. It is NOT FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.verb 1 dialect shell; peel; skin 2 (of skin, paint, etc.) come off; peel off 3 deprive; exploit 盘∼ pán∼ exploit (through usury)
复[復]	fu4	易经 24坤 (kūn) earth震 (zhèn) thunder“RETURNING”RETURNING. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. GOING and COMING, there will be NO AFFLICTION. FRIENDS ARRIVE. NO HARM.REVERSING and RETURNING on THE ROAD. You RETURN after SEVEN DAYS.It is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.verb 1 turn round (or over) 翻∼无定 fān ∼ wú dìng chop and change 2 reply; answer 请即电∼。 Qǐng jí diàn ∼. Cable reply immediately. 3 recover; resume 康∼ kāng∼ recover (from an illness) 4 revenge 报∼ bào∼ make reprisals; retaliate adverb again See ∼查
无妄[無妄]	wu2wang4	易经 25乾 (qián) heaven震 (zhèn) thunder“THE UNEXPECTED”The UNEXPECTED. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN.In acting WITHOUT HONESTY, YOU will BE in ERROR. It is NOT FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.无verb not have; there is not; be without ∼一定计划 ∼ yīdìng jìhuà without a definite plan conjunction regardless of; no matter whether, what, etc. 事∼大小, 都有人负责。 Shì ∼ dà xiǎo, dōu yǒurén fùzé. Everything, big and small, is properly taken care of. adverb 1 not ∼碍大局 ∼àidàjú not affect the situation as a whole 2 VARIANT OF 毋 ∼ literary no; not affix [placed before a noun to form another noun or verb] See ∼形忘adjective absurd; preposterous ∼口巴舌 ∼kǒu-bāshé talk nonsense adverb presumptuous; rash; overweening ∼加评论 ∼jiā pínglùn make inappropriate comments ∼作主张 ∼ zuò zhǔzhāng make a presumptuous decision
大畜[大畜]	da4chu4	易经 26艮 (gèn) mountain乾 (qián) heaven"GREAT CATTLE"A GREAT offering of CATTLE. A FAVORABLE OMEN. AUSPICIOUS to DINE AWAY from HOME.It is FAVORABLE to FORD the GREAT RIVER.(big) ; noun domestic animal; livestock 牲∼ shēng∼ livestock; domestic animals
颐[頤]	yi2	易经 27艮 (gèn) mountain震 (zhèn) thunder“CHEEKS”CHEEKS. The OMEN is AUSPICIOUS. VIEW the CHEEKS. SEEK SUSTENANCE for YOURSELF.noun literary chin; cheek See 支∼ verb literary nourish; take good care of one's health ∼神 ∼shén repose; relax oneself
大过[大過]	da4guo4	易经 28兌 (duì) lake巽 (xùn) wind“GREAT EXCESS”GREAT EXCESS. The RIDGEPOLE is TWISTED. It is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.noun serious offence 记∼一次 jì ∼ yī cì record a serious mistake
坎[坎]	kan3	易经 29坎 (kǎn) water坎 (kǎn) water“WATERY PITS”CONTINUOUS WATERY PITS. There IS TRUST SAFEGUARDING the HEART. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.GOING forth IS BENEFICIAL.noun 1 kan (one of the Eight Trigrams (八卦) which represents water) 2 bank; ridge 田∼儿 tián ∼r a raised path through fields 3 literary pit; hole measure word abbreviation VARIANT OF ∼德拉 physics candela (cd); new candle
离[離]	li2	易经 30離 (lí) fire離 (lí) fire“FIRE”FIRE. A FAVORABLE OMEN. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. AUSPICIOUS to RAISE a COW.verb 1 leave; part from ∼京赴穗 ∼ jīng fù suì leave Beijing for Guangzhou 远∼家乡 yuǎn∼ jiāxiāng go far away from home 农民∼土不∼乡, 发展乡镇企业。 nóngmín ∼ tǔ bù ∼ xiāng, fāzhǎn xiāng-zhèn qǐyè. Peasants leave the land but not their home to develop rural enterprises. 2 be at a distance from; be away from ∼这里不远 ∼ zhèlǐ bù yuǎn be not far from here; a little way off ∼国庆节只有十天了。 ∼ Guóqìngjié zhǐ yǒu shí tiān le. National Day is only ten days away. 3 lack; be short of 他∼不了酒。 Tā ∼buliǎo jiǔ. He can’t stay away from the bottle. 发展工业∼不了钢铁。 Fāzhǎn gōngyè ∼buliǎo gāngtiě. Industry cannot develop without steel. 4 deviate from; shift from See ∼谱儿 noun li (one of the Eight Trigrams (八卦) which represents fire)
咸[鹹]	xian2	易经 31兌 (duì) lake艮 (gèn) mountain“UNITY”UNITY. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN. AUSPICIOUS to CHOOSE a WIFE.adjective salted; pickled; salty ∼蛋 ∼dàn salted egg ∼鱼 ∼yú salt fish 菜太∼了。 Cài tài ∼ le. The dish is too salty.
恒[恆]	heng2	易经 32震 (zhèn) thunder巽 (xùn) wind“CONSTANCY”CONSTANCY. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. NO HARM. A FAVORABLE OMEN.It is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.noun perseverance 有∼ yǒu∼ persevere adjective 1 permanent; lasting 永∼ yǒng∼ eternal; perpetual 2 usual; common; constant See ∼言
遁[遁]	dun4	易经 33乾 (qián) heaven艮 (gèn) mountain“RETREAT”RETREAT. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN for SMALL matters.verb 1 literary escape; flee 远∼ yuǎn∼ flee to a faraway place 2 hide; conceal; withdraw from sight 逐渐∼没于夜幕中 Zhújiàn ∼ méi yú yèmù zhōng gradually disappear in the gathering darkness
大壮[大壯]	da4zhuang4	易经 34震 (zhèn) thunder乾 (qián) heaven“GREAT STRENGTH”GREAT STRENGTH. A FAVORABLE OMEN.(big) ; verb strengthen; make better ∼声势 ∼ shēngshì give impetus and strength; give the appearance of more vigour and make more impressive 以∼观瞻 yǐ∼guānzhān fix up to make more sightly; give a place a better appearance adjective 1 strong; robust 他身体很∼。 Tā shēntǐ hěn ∼. He is sturdy. or He has a strong physique. 2 magnificent; grand 雄∼ xióng∼ powerful measure word Chinese medicine one burning of moxa cone (艾炷 àizhù) in moxibustion noun Zhuang (or Chuang) ethnic group See ∼族
晋[晉]	jin4	易经 35離 (lí) fire坤 (kūn) earth“ADVANCING”ADVANCING. MARQUIS KANG PRESENTS the king with HORSES in ABUNDANCE.EACH DAY he is granted THREE AUDIENCES.verb 1 enter; advance See ∼见 2 promote ∼职 ∼zhí promote to higher office See 加官∼爵 noun 1 state in the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC), occupying parts of what is now Shanxi, Shaanxi, Hebei, and Henan 2 Jin Dynasty (265-420) See 西∼; 东∼ 3 abbreviation Later Jin Dynasty (936-947), one of the Five Dynasties See DYNASTIES 4 another name for Shanxi Province 5 a surname
明夷[明夷]	ming2yi2	易经 36坤 (kūn) earth離 (lí) fire“THE BRIGHT PHEASANT”The BRIGHT PHEASANT. The OMEN of DIFFICULTY is FAVORABLE.The BRIGHT PHEASANT FLIES, DROOPING ITS WINGS.The NOBLE PERSON TRAVELS, FASTING for THREE DAYS.PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE. The MASTER will SPEAK.明noun 1 sight 失∼ shī∼ lose one’s sight; go blind 2 brightness; justice; righteousness See 弃暗投∼ verb 1 understand; know ∼是非 ∼ shì-fēi know the difference between right and wrong; know right from wrong 2 show; reveal; make known; make clear ∼心迹 ∼ xīnjì make one’s intention clear; lay bare one’s true feelings adjective 1 bright; brilliant; light (opp. 暗) 天已微∼。 Tiān yǐ wēi ∼. Day is breaking. See ∼月 2 clear; distinct 问∼来意 wèn ∼ láiyì ask why sb. has come 真理愈辩愈∼。 Zhēnlǐ yù biàn yù ∼. The more truth is debated on, the clearer it becomes. 3 open; overt; explicit (opp. 暗) 有不同意见(就)∼着说。 Yǒu bùtóng yìjian∼ zhe shuō. Difference should be aired openly. 4 sharp-eyed; clear-sighted 眼∼手快 yǎn∼shǒukuài quick of eye and deft of hand; sharp-eyed and deft-handed 5 above board; honest (opp. 暗) See ∼人ǎ noun immediately following in time ∼春 ∼chūn next spring ∼晚 ∼wǎn tomorrow evening noun 1 Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) 2 a surname夷literary verb 1 raze ∼为平地 ∼wéipíngdì level to the ground; raze 2 dated exterminate; wipe out ∼族 ∼zú extermination of an entire family (a punishment) adjective smooth; safe 化险为∼ huàxiǎnwéi∼ turn danger into safety; head off a disaster noun 1 (∼) name for ancient tribes in the east 2 dated foreign country; foreigner
家人[家人]	jia1ren2	易经 37巽 (xùn) wind離 (lí) fire“THE FAMILY”The FAMILY. The OMEN of the WOMAN is FAVORABLE.noun 1 family member 2 dated servant
睽[睽]	kui2	易经 38離 (lí) fire兌 (duì) lake“DISUNITY”DISUNITY. AUSPICIOUS for SMALL AFFAIRS.verb literary 1 violate 于理无∼ yú lǐ wú ∼ conform to reason 2 stare 众目∼ zhòngmù∼ with all the eyes staring; in the public eye
蹇[蹇]	jian3	易经 39坎 (kǎn) water艮 (gèn) mountain“IMPEDIMENTS”IMPEDIMENTS. FAVORABLE in the SOUTHWEST, UNFAVORABLE in the NORTHEAST.It is FAVORABLE to SEE the GREAT PERSON. The OMEN is AUSPICIOUS.noun 1 archaic donkey or inferior horse 2 (∼) a surname adjective literary 1 crippled 2 unlucky 命∼ mìng∼ unlucky
解[解]	xie4	易经 40震 (zhèn) thunder坎 (kǎn) water“RELEASE”RELEASE. FAVORABLE in the SOUTHWEST.NOWHERE to GO. AUSPICIOUS to RETURN.In PROCEEDING WITH a PURPOSE, it is AUSPICIOUS to be EARLY.verb colloquial understand; see ∼不开这个道理 ∼bùkāi zhègè dàolǐ can’t see the point noun dated acrobatics 卖∼的 mài ∼ de a street performer of acrobatics noun a surname
损[損]	sun3	易经 41艮 (gèn) mountain兌 (duì) lake“DECREASE”DECREASE. There IS TRUST. A MAJOR AUSPICIOUS omen.NO HARM. You CAN engage in DIVINATION. It is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.HOW should one PROCEED? Using TWO PLATTERS, you CAN CONDUCT the SACRIFICE.verb 1 decrease; lessen; lose 增∼ zēng-∼ increase and decrease 2 harm; damage 有益无∼ Yǒuyì wú∼ can only do good, not harm 3 dialect be sarcastic; be caustic; be cutting 他爱∼人。 Tā ài ∼ rén. He delights in making caustic remarks. 说话别太∼。 Shuōhuà bié tài ∼. Don’t be so sarcastic.  adjective dialect mean; shabby 这法子真∼。 Zhè fǎzi zhēn ∼. That’s a mean trick.
益[益]	yi4	易经 42巽 (xùn) wind震 (zhèn) thunder“INCREASE”INCREASE. It is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE. It is FAVORABLE to FORD the GREAT RIVER.noun benefit; profit; advantage 受∼ shòu∼ be benefited  adjective beneficial See ∼虫  verb increase 延年∼寿 yánnián∼shòu prolong life; promise longevity  adverb literary all the more; increasingly ∼觉困难 ∼ jué kùnnan find sth. increasingly difficult
夬[夬]	guai4	易经 43兌 (duì) lake乾 (qián) heaven“STRIDING FORWARD”STRIDING forward. An ANNOUNCEMENT is made AT the COURT of the KING. A CRY of SOLIDARITY.DANGER. REPORTS come in FROM the CITIES. It is NOT FAVORABLE for the ARMY to ADVANCE.It is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.noun one of the sixty-four hexagrams in the Book of Changes (《易经》)
姤[姤]	gou4	易经 44乾 (qián) heaven巽 (xùn) wind“A MATCH”A MATCH. The WOMAN is STRONG. Do NOT CHOOSE the WOMAN.literary verb VARIANT OF 遘 ∼ literary encounter; come across  adjective fine; benevolent
萃[萃]	cui4	易经 45兌 (duì) lake坤 (kūn) earth“GATHERING”GATHERING. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. When the KING ARRIVES the TEMPLE has been ESTABLISHED.It is FAVORABLE to SEE the GREAT PERSON.Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN. AUSPICIOUS to MAKE a GREAT offering of CATTLE.It is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.literary noun gathering of people or collection of things 出类拔∼ chūlèibá∼ stand out from one’s fellows  verb come together; assemble 荟∼ huì∼ gather together; assemble
升[升]	sheng1	易经 46坤 (kūn) earth巽 (xùn) wind“ASCENDING”ASCENDING. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted. SEE the GREAT PERSON. Do NOT be CONCERNED.AUSPICIOUS for the army to ADVANCE to the SOUTH.verb rise; hoist; go up; ascend (opp. 降) 东方红, 太阳∼。 Dōngfāng hóng, tàiyáng ∼. In the east the sky is red. The sun is rising.  verb promote (opp. 降) ∼(为)教授 ∼ jiàoshòu get promoted to professor ∼到领导岗位 ∼ dào lǐngdǎo gǎngwèi be promoted to positions of leadership  noun a sheng measure, equal to 0.1 dou (斗)  measure word 1 litre (l) 三∼啤酒 sān ∼ píjiǔ three litres of beer 2 sheng (a traditional unit of volume, equivalent to 1 litre or 1.76 pints or 0.22 gallon)
困[困]	kun4	易经 47兌 (duì) lake坎 (kǎn) water“OPPRESSION”OPPRESSION. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. The OMEN is AUSPICIOUS for the GREAT PERSON. NO HARM.Do NOT BELIEVE the WORDS that are SPOKEN.verb 1 be stranded; be afflicted; be hard pressed ∼迫 ∼pò hard pressed; embarrassed; in a predicament ∼于酒色 ∼ yú jiǔsè be addicted to wine and women ∼于异乡 ∼ yú yìxiāng be left stranded in a foreign land 为病所∼ wéi bìng suǒ ∼ be afflicted with illness 2 surround; encircle; pin down 把敌人∼死在据点里 bǎ dírén ∼ sǐ zài jùdiǎn lǐ bottle up the enemy in their stronghold  adjective tired; weary; fatigued; in straits ∼累 ∼lèi tired; fatigued
井[井]	jing3	易经 48坎 (kǎn) water巽 (xùn) wind“THE WELL”The WELL. CHANGE the CITY, but do NOT CHANGE the  WELL. NO LOSSES, NO GAINS.COMINGS and GOINGS at the WELL. The WELL is NEARLY DRY.noun 1 well 打∼ dǎ∼ sink a well; drill a well 一口∼ yī kǒu ∼ a well 2 sth. in the shape of a well 矿∼ kuàng∼ pit; mine 油∼ yóu∼ oil well 3 settlement; village 市∼ shì∼ market place 背∼离乡 bèi∼líxiāng leave one’s hometown 4 archaic astronomy jing (twenty-second of the twenty-eight constellations (二十八宿) of the celestial sphere, consisting of eight stars in Gemini) 5 (∼) a surname  adjective neat; orderly ∼然 ∼rán orderly
革[革]	ge2	易经 49兌 (duì) lake離 (lí) fire“REVOLT”REVOLT. On the SIXTH DAY there will be TRUST. Let a MAJOR SACRIFICE be conducted.A FAVORABLE OMEN. REGRETS will DISAPPEAR.noun 1 leather; hide 皮∼ pí∼ leather; hide 2 (∼) a surname  verb 1 change; transform 变∼ biàn∼ transform; change 2 remove from office; expel See ∼职
鼎[鼎]	ding3	易经 50離 (lí) fire巽 (xùn) wind“THE TRIPOD”The TRIPOD. A MAJOR AUSPICIOUS omen. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.noun 1 archaic ancient cooking vessel with two loop handles and three or four legs 三足∼ Sān zú ∼ tripod 四足∼ sì zú ∼ quadripod 2 dialect pot 3 state power; the throne 问∼ wèn∼ intend to seize state power; usurp power; try to win a championship; aim for the top  adjective literary courteous great; generous ∼助 ∼zhù your kind and generous help  verb literary enter upon a period of ∼盛 ∼shèng in a period of prosperity; at the height of prosperity
震[震]	zhen4	易经 51震 (zhèn) thunder震 (zhèn) thunder“THUNDER”THUNDER. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.The THUNDER COMES, instilling DREAD, yet one LAUGHS and TALKS.The THUNDERCLAP is heard a HUNDRED MILES, yet NOT one LADLE of SACRIFICIAL WINE is SPILLED.noun 1 shake; quake 地∼ dì∼ earthquake 2 zhen (one of the Eight Trigrams (八卦) which represents thunder)  verb 1 shake; shock; vibrate; quake 他捶了一下桌子, 杯子被∼得跳起来。 Tā chuí le yīxià zhuōzi, bēizi bèi ∼ de tiào qǐlai. He gave the table a thump which shook the cups. 2 colloquial greatly excited; deeply astonished; shocked 把全世界都∼了 bǎ quánshìjiè dōu ∼ le shock the whole world 3 surpass; beat 他的文章把那些人全∼(住)了。 tā de wénzhāng bǎ nàxiē rén quán ∼ le. His article surpassed them all.
艮[艮]	gen4	易经 52艮 (gèn) mountain艮 (gèn) mountain“MOTIONLESS”YOUR BACK is MOTIONLESS. YOU will NOT be CAPTURED.WALKING in YOUR COURTYARD. YOU are NOT SEEN. NO HARM.noun gen (one of the Eight Trigrams (八卦) which represents mountain)
渐[漸]	jian4	易经 53巽 (xùn) wind艮 (gèn) mountain“GRADUAL APPROACH”A GRADUAL approach. AUSPICIOUS for the WOMAN to MARRY. A FAVORABLE OMEN.adverb gradually; by degrees ∼近尾声 ∼ jìn wěishēng draw to a close ∼入梦乡 ∼rùmèngxiāng be setting into the land of dreams 天气∼冷。 Tiānqì ∼ lěng. The weather is getting cold.
归妹[歸妹]	gui1mei4	易经 54震 (zhèn) thunder兌 (duì) lake“THE MARRYING MAIDEN”The MARRYING MAIDEN. INAUSPICIOUS for the army to ADVANCE. There is NO ENDEAVOR that will end FAVORABLY.归verb 1 go back to; return ∼乡 ∼xiāng return to one’s homeland 2 give back to; return sth. to 物∼失主 Wù ∼ shīzhǔ return sth. to the person who lost it 3 converge; come together 千条江河∼入大海。 qiān tiáo jiānghé ∼ rù dàhǎi. A thousand rivers find their way to the sea. 4 depend on; attach oneself to See ∼附 5 belong to; put in sb.'s charge ∼集体所有 ∼ jítǐ suǒyǒu turn over to the collective; be owned by the collective 消防工作∼我们管。 Xiāofáng gōngzuò ∼ wǒmen guǎn. We are in charge of fire fighting. 6 [between two identical verbs to indicate irrelevance of the former to the latter] regardless of; despite 玩笑∼玩笑, 事情可得认真去办。 Wánxiào ∼ wánxiào, shìqing kě dé rènzhēn qù bàn. Jokes are fine but you must still do your job seriously.  noun 1 mathematics division on the abacus with a one-digit divisor 2 (∼) a surname妹noun 1 younger sister; sister 她是我小∼。 Tā shì wǒ xiǎo ∼. She’s my youngest sister. 2 junior female relative of the same generation 表∼ biǎo∼ (female) cousin 3 dialect young girl 打工∼ dǎgōng∼ young woman migrant worker from rural villages
豊[豊]	feng1	易经 55震 (zhèn) thunder離 (lí) fire“ABUNDANCE”ABUNDANCE. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. The KING ARRIVES. Do NOT be TROUBLED. It is FITTING to act at MIDDAY.1 abundant 2 plentiful 3 fertile 4 plump 5 great
旅[旅]	lü3	易经 56離 (lí) fire艮 (gèn) mountain“THE TRAVELER”The TRAVELER. Let a MINOR SACRIFICE be conducted. The OMEN of the TRAVELER is AUSPICIOUS.noun 1 traveller; passenger 行∼ xíng∼ traveller 2 trip; journey; voyage 蜜月之∼ mìyuè zhī ∼ honeymoon trip  verb travel; stay away from home ∼美华人 ∼ měi Huárén overseas Chinese residing in America ∼日同学会 ∼ rì tóngxuéhuì Union of Students in Japan  adjective literary VARIANT OF 稆 ∼ self-sown  noun 1 military brigade 加强∼ jiāqiáng ∼ reinforced brigade 2 troops; force 军∼之事 jūn∼zhīshì military affairs  adverb literary together See ∼进∼退
巽[巽]	xun4	易经 57巽 (xùn) wind巽 (xùn) wind“COWARDICE”COWARDICE. Let a MINOR SACRIFICE be conducted. It is FAVORABLE to PROCEED WITH a PURPOSE.It is FAVORABLE to SEE the GREAT PERSON.noun xun (one of the Eight Trigrams (八卦) which represents wind)
兑[兌]	dui4	易经 58兌 (duì)lake兌 (duì) lake“JOY”JOY. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN.verb 1 exchange; convert 用纸币∼黄金 yòng zhǐbì ∼ huángjīn convert notes into gold 2 add (water, etc.) 这酒是∼了水的。 Zhè jiǔ shì ∼ le shuǐ de. The wine has been watered.  noun 1 dui (one of the Eight Trigrams (八卦) which represents marsh) See 八卦 2 (∼) a surname
涣[渙]	huan4	易经 59巽 (xùn) wind坎 (kǎn) water“FLOWING”FLOWING. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. When the KING ARRIVES the TEMPLE has been ESTABLISHED.It is FAVORABLE to FORD the GREAT RIVER. A FAVORABLE OMEN.adjective literary melted; dissolved
节[節]	jie2	易经 60坎 (kǎn) water兌 (duì) lake“RESTRAINT”RESTRAINT. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. BITTER RESTRAINT. Do NOT engage in DIVINATION.noun 1 joint; node; knot ∼材 ∼ cái nodal wood 竹∼ zhú∼ bamboo joint 2 division; part 音∼ yīn∼ syllable 3 festival; red-letter day; holiday 过∼ guò∼ celebrate a festival 4 item 细∼ xì∼ detail 5 moral integrity; chastity 气∼ qì∼ integrity; moral courage  verb 1 abridge 删∼ shān∼ abridge; cut 2 economize; save; conserve ∼电 ∼diàn conserve electricity; economize on electricity ∼煤 ∼méi economize on coal; save coal  measure word section; length 两∼课 liǎng ∼ kè two periods (or classes) 八∼车厢 bā ∼ chēxiāng eight railway coaches 一∼铁管 yī ∼ tiěguǎn a length of iron pipe 第一章第二∼ dì-yī zhāng dì-èr ∼ Chapter One, Section Two  measure word aerospace knot (kn) 现在船速是十八∼。 Xiànzài chuán sù shì shíbā ∼. The ship is making 18 knots.
中孚[中孚]	zhong1fu2	易经 61巽 (xùn) wind兌 (duì) lake“INMOST TRUST”INMOST TRUST. SWINE and FISH are AUSPICIOUS.It is FAVORABLE to FORD the GREAT RIVER. A FAVORABLE OMEN.(Inner) ; verb literary inspire confidence in sb. 深∼众望 Shēn∼zhòngwàng enjoy great popularity; enjoy high prestige
小过[小過]	xiao3guo4	易经 62震 (zhèn) thunder艮 (gèn) mountain“SMALL EXCESS”SMALL EXCESS. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN.You CAN engage in SMALL AFFAIRS. Do NOT engage in GREAT AFFAIRS.The SOUND LEFT behind BY a FLYING BIRD. It is NOT FITTING to go HIGH.It is FITTING to stay LOW.A GREAT AUSPICIOUS omen.1 little mistake 2 minor offense 3 slightly too much
既济[既濟]	ji4ji4	易经 63坎 (kǎn) water離 (lí) fire“AFTER CROSSING THE RIVER”AFTER CROSSING the RIVER. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted. A FAVORABLE OMEN for SMALL affairs.AUSPICIOUS at FIRST, but the END brings DISARRAY.既verb literary be done with; be finished; end  adverb already 漱洗∼毕 Shù xǐ ∼ bì having performed one’s ablutions  conjunction 1 since; as; now that 他∼如此坚决, 我也不便多说。 Tā ∼ rúcǐ jiānjué, wǒ yě bù biàn duō shuō. Since he is so determined, I consider it wise not to say any more. ∼来了, 就多呆会儿吧。 ∼ lái le, jiù duō dāi huìr ba. As you are here, you may as well stay and make the best of it. ∼要做, 就要做好。 ∼ yào zuò, jiù yào zuò hǎo. Since you are to do it, you must do it well. 2 [correlatively with 且, 又, 也, etc.] both...and; as well as ∼高且大 ∼ gāo qiě dà literary tall and massive ∼深且广 ∼ shēn qiě guǎng literary wide and deep; profound and extensive ∼不实用, 又不美观 ∼ bù shíyòng, yòu bù měiguān neither useful nor attractive ∼当官, 又当老百姓 ∼ dāngguān, yòu dāng lǎobǎixìng remain one of the common people while serving as an official ∼有挑战, 更有机遇 ∼ yǒu tiǎozhàn, gèng yǒujī yù it poses as opportunities as well as challenges 这间屋子∼宽敞, 又亮堂。 Zhè jiān wūzi ∼ kuānchang, yòu liàngtang. The room is both light and spacious. 他∼没来过, 我也没去过。 Tā ∼ méi lái guò, wǒ yě méi qù guò. He didn’t come; nor did I go.济verb 1 cross a river 同舟共∼ tóngzhōugòng∼ cross a river in the same boat—pull together in times of trouble 2 aid; relieve; help ∼人之急 ∼rénzhījí help sb. in need 3 be of help; benefit 不∼于事 bù∼yúshì not help matters
未济[未濟]	wei4ji4	易经 64離 (lí) fire 坎(kǎn) water“BEFORE CROSSING THE RIVER”BEFORE CROSSING the RIVER. Let a SACRIFICE be conducted.When the SMALL FOX has NEARLY CROSSED the RIVER, it gets ITS TAIL WET. There is NO ENDEAVOR that will end FAVORABLY.未adverb literary 1 have not; did not (opp. 已) ∼经授权 ∼jīng shòuquán uncommitted 尚∼恢复健康 Shàng∼ huīfù jiànkāng not yet recovered (from illness); not yet restored to health 走访∼遇。 Zǒufǎng ∼ yù. I called but you were out. 2 not ∼知可否 ∼zhīkěfǒu not know whether sth. can be done  auxiliary classical [at the end of questions, indicating doubt] or not 今可以言∼？ jīn kěyǐ yán ∼? Can I say it now?  noun wei (eighth of the twelve Earthly Branches (地支)) See 干支gānzhī济verb 1 cross a river 同舟共∼ tóngzhōugòng∼ cross a river in the same boat—pull together in times of trouble 2 aid; relieve; help ∼人之急 ∼rénzhījí help sb. in need 3 be of help; benefit 不∼于事 bù∼yúshì not help matters