Hexagram #21
Shi He · 噬嗑
离 above · 震 below
Hexagram 21, Shi He (噬嗑), combines the Li (upper) and Zhen (lower) trigrams. Biting Through has success.
Judgment (卦辞)
Biting Through has success. It is favorable to let justice be administered. When something obstructs the way, it must be bitten through and removed. Justice must be clear and decisive — obstacles that block harmony must be firmly eliminated.
噬嗑：亨。利用狱。
Image (象辞)
Thunder and lightning — the image of Biting Through. Thus the kings of antiquity clearly defined the laws and strictly enforced penalties. Thunder and fire combine to produce decisive clarity; law must be enforced with both force and illumination.
雷电，噬嗑；先王以明罚敕法。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☲ Li (离)
Fire · Clinging, Light
Lower: ☳ Zhen (震)
Thunder · Inciting, Movement
Modern Application
Shi He advocates decisive enforcement — removing obstacles through clear rules and consequences. Relevant for compliance enforcement, dispute resolution, and breaking through bureaucratic barriers.
噬嗑主张果断执行——通过明确的规则和后果消除障碍。适用于合规执行、争议解决和突破官僚障碍。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 21 (Shi He) mean?第 21 卦 噬嗑 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 21, Shi He (噬嗑), represents the interaction of Li (above) and Zhen (below). Biting Through has success. It is favorable to let justice be administered. When something obstructs the way, it must be bitten through and removed. Justice must be clear and decisive — obstacles that
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 21?第 21 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 21 has Li as the upper trigram and Zhen as the lower trigram.
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