Hexagram #45
Cui · 萃
兑 above · 坤 below
Hexagram 45, Cui (萃), combines the Dui (upper) and Kun (lower) trigrams. Gathering Together.
Judgment (卦辞)
Gathering Together. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to see the great man. This brings success and perseverance. Great sacrifice brings furthering. Gathering means assembling people through shared purpose — unity born from genuine connection.
萃：亨。王假有庙，利见大人，亨，利贞。用大牲吉，利有攸往。
Image (象辞)
The lake rises over the earth — the image of Gathering Together. Thus the superior man renews his weapons in order to meet the unforeseen. Water gathering above the earth accumulates power; collective strength must be prepared for unexpected challenges.
泽上于地，萃；君子以除戎器，戒不虞。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☱ Dui (兑)
Lake · Joyous, Open
Lower: ☷ Kun (坤)
Earth · Receptive, Yielding
Modern Application
Cui represents collective gathering — assembling strength through unity, while preparing for contingencies. Key for community mobilization, coalition building, and organizational preparedness.
萃代表集体聚集——通过团结汇聚力量，同时为意外做好准备。对社区动员、联盟建设和组织准备至关重要。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 45 (Cui) mean?第 45 卦 萃 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 45, Cui (萃), represents the interaction of Dui (above) and Kun (below). Gathering Together. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to see the great man. This brings success and perseverance. Great sacrifice brings furthering. Gathering means assembling p
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 45?第 45 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 45 has Dui as the upper trigram and Kun as the lower trigram.
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