Hexagram #58
Dui (Lake) · 兑
兑 above · 兑 below
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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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