Hexagram #37
Jia Ren · 家人
巽 above · 离 below
Hexagram 37, Jia Ren (家人), combines the Xun (upper) and Li (lower) trigrams. The Family.
Judgment (卦辞)
The Family. The perseverance of a woman furthers. The family is the foundation of all social order. When inner order prevails, the family thrives, and its influence extends outward to society. Strict but loving governance within the home brings lasting stability.
家人：利女贞。
Image (象辞)
Wind comes forth from fire — the image of the Family. Thus the superior man has his words substantiated by his deeds and makes his conduct consistent. Wind arising from fire shows inner warmth producing outward influence; word and deed must align.
风自火出，家人；君子以言有物而行有恒。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☴ Xun (巽)
Wind · Gentle, Penetrating
Lower: ☲ Li (离)
Fire · Clinging, Light
Modern Application
Jia Ren emphasizes that order within the family is the root of social order — micro-organization affecting macro-systems. Key for organizational culture, household governance, and integrity between words and actions.
家人强调家庭内的秩序是社会秩序的根基——微观组织影响宏观系统。对组织文化、家庭治理和言行一致至关重要。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 37 (Jia Ren) mean?第 37 卦 家人 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 37, Jia Ren (家人), represents the interaction of Xun (above) and Li (below). The Family. The perseverance of a woman furthers. The family is the foundation of all social order. When inner order prevails, the family thrives, and its influence extends outward to society. Strict
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 37?第 37 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 37 has Xun as the upper trigram and Li as the lower trigram.
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