Hexagram #58

Dui (Lake) ·

above · below

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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 ()

Lake · Joyous, Open

Lower: Dui ()

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. True joy comes from inner sincerity, not superficial amuse

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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