Hexagram #34
Da Zhuang · 大壮
震 above · 乾 below
Hexagram 34, Da Zhuang (大壮), combines the Zhen (upper) and Qian (lower) trigrams. The Power of the Great.
Judgment (卦辞)
The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. Great power must be used with restraint; brute force alone leads to misfortune. True strength is shown through correct conduct and self-discipline, not through reckless aggression.
大壮：利贞。
Image (象辞)
Thunder in heaven above — the image of the Power of the Great. Thus the superior man does not tread on paths that do not accord with established order. Thunder above heaven represents irresistible force; the wise person channels this power through proper conduct.
雷在天上，大壮；君子以非礼弗履。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☳ Zhen (震)
Thunder · Inciting, Movement
Lower: ☰ Qian (乾)
Heaven · Creative, Strong
Modern Application
Da Zhuang warns that great power requires great restraint — strength without discipline leads to ruin. Relevant for managing dominant market position, restraining aggressive expansion, and responsible use of authority.
大壮警告巨大力量需要巨大克制——没有纪律的力量导致毁灭。适用于管理主导市场地位、限制激进扩张和负责任地使用权威。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 34 (Da Zhuang) mean?第 34 卦 大壮 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 34, Da Zhuang (大壮), represents the interaction of Zhen (above) and Qian (below). The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. Great power must be used with restraint; brute force alone leads to misfortune. True strength is shown through correct conduct and self-discipline, not t
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 34?第 34 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 34 has Zhen as the upper trigram and Qian as the lower trigram.
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