Hexagram #58
Dui (Lake) · 兑
兑 above · 兑 below
Hexagram 58, Dui (Lake) (兑), combines the Dui (upper) and Dui (lower) trigrams. The Joyous.
Judgment (卦辞)
The Joyous. Success. Perseverance is favorable. Joyousness means genuine pleasure and open exchange — the lake reflects the sky with clarity. True joy comes from inner sincerity, not superficial amusement. Open dialogue fosters mutual understanding.
兑：亨，利贞。
Image (象辞)
Lakes joined together — the image of the Joyous. Thus the superior man joins with his friends for discussion and practice. Two lakes feeding each other symbolize mutual exchange and shared joy; friendship thrives through sincere communication.
丽泽，兑；君子以朋友讲习。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☱ Dui (兑)
Lake · Joyous, Open
Lower: ☱ Dui (兑)
Lake · Joyous, Open
Modern Application
Dui-Lake promotes joyful exchange and open dialogue — sincere communication as the basis of connection. Essential for community building, customer engagement, and collaborative work culture.
兑促进愉快交流和开放对话——真诚沟通作为联系的基础。对社区建设、客户参与和协作工作文化至关重要。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 58 (Dui (Lake)) mean?第 58 卦 兑 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 58, Dui (Lake) (兑), represents the interaction of Dui (above) and Dui (below). The Joyous. Success. Perseverance is favorable. Joyousness means genuine pleasure and open exchange — the lake reflects the sky with clarity.
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 58?第 58 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 58 has Dui as the upper trigram and Dui as the lower trigram.
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