45 · 萃
Hexagram 45, 萃. Original Chinese judgment: 亨。王假有廟，利見大人，亨，利貞。用大牲吉，利有攸往。 Read the six line statements, commentaries and separately labeled editorial summaries.
Judgment
亨。王假有廟，利見大人，亨，利貞。用大牲吉，利有攸往。
Line texts
- 初六：有孚不終，乃亂乃萃，若號一握為笑，勿恤，往无咎。
- 六二：引吉，无咎，孚乃利用禴。
- 六三：萃如，嗟如，无攸利，往无咎，小吝。
- 九四：大吉，无咎。
- 九五：萃有位，无咎。匪孚，元永貞，悔亡。
- 上六：齎咨涕洟，无咎。
Tuan commentary
萃，聚也；順以說，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。
Great Image commentary
澤上于地，萃；君子以除戎器，戒不虞。
Small Images · bottom to top
- 乃亂乃萃，其志亂也。
- 引吉无咎，中未變也。
- 往无咎，上巽也。
- 大吉无咎，位不當也。
- 萃有位，志未光也。
- 齎咨涕洟，未安上也。
Traditional source · editorial summary in Chinese
Working translation of this site’s Chinese summaries based on traditional sources, not verbatim quotations from the commentator or a translation of the classical text. Native-language review is incomplete. Traditional imagery is not medical, legal or other professional advice.
朱熹《周易本義》
Judgment exegesis
Zhu Xi explains Cui through Kun’s responsiveness and Dui’s joy, with firm centered strength in the fifth line answered by the second. Gathered things require centered, correct leadership; improper gathering cannot lead to unhindered progress, and unexpected events after assembly also need preparation.
Traditional source · editorial summary in Chinese · Line texts
- The first yin line has trustworthiness but cannot sustain it, disturbed into improper gathering by two nearby yin lines. Disregard ridicule, respond clearly and approach its proper fourth-line correspondence.
- Yielding, centered correctness in the second line lies between two yin lines and needs mutual drawing to gather with the fifth. Inner sincerity allows modest offerings to express genuine respect.
- Yielding yin in the third line lacks centered correctness, seeking gathering nearby without success and only sighing. Abandon improper nearby support and turn upward; despite slight humiliation, blame can be avoided.
- The fourth yang line gathers the fifth above and yin below, but yang in a yin position is not correct. Great auspiciousness is required to be sufficient to avoid blame.
- Firm, centered correctness in the honored fifth position can originally be without blame in gathering. If some remain distrustful, further cultivate lasting steadfast correctness.
- Yielding yin at the top lacks position at the end of gathering, seeking union without attaining it and remaining uneasy. Deep concern and grief are needed to avoid blame.
Plain-language reading
Working translation of this site’s Chinese editorial reading, not an edition of the classical text, a verbatim quotation from a commentator or a prediction. Native-language review is not yet complete.
Judgment introduction
Cui describes the gathering of people and things. A gathering needs centered, correct leadership, and what is gathered must accord with the proper way. With many people and affairs, prepare for unforeseen events that may follow their assembly.
Plain-language reading · Line texts
- Trustworthiness is present but cannot be sustained, disturbed by nearby peers. Respond clearly and proceed toward the proper corresponding partner.
- Yielding, centered correctness, drawn by companions, allows gathering with the leader. With sincerity, even modest offerings adequately express respect.
- Seeking a gathering nearby without success leaves only sighs. Abandon improper nearby support and turn toward a fitting person to avoid blame.
- People above and below all gather toward oneself, but the position is not correct. A greatly auspicious result is required to be sufficient to avoid blame.
- Firm, centered correctness occupies the gathering's center. If some still lack trust, cultivate the virtue of lasting, steadfast correctness.
- At the end of gathering without anyone to join, deep reflection and anxious vigilance are needed to avoid mistakes.