Hexagram #17
Sui · 随
兑 above · 震 below
Hexagram 17, Sui (随), combines the Dui (upper) and Zhen (lower) trigrams. Following has supreme success.
Judgment (卦辞)
Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame. To follow willingly, one must first find the right leader. When the time for movement comes, the person who can adapt and follow the proper course will achieve great success.
随：元亨利贞，无咎。
Image (象辞)
Thunder in the middle of the lake — the image of Following. Thus the superior man at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation. Thunder and lake are in harmony; movement is followed by stillness. Adapting to natural rhythms brings success.
泽中有雷，随；君子以向晦入宴息。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☱ Dui (兑)
Lake · Joyous, Open
Lower: ☳ Zhen (震)
Thunder · Inciting, Movement
Modern Application
Sui teaches the wisdom of following — knowing when to lead and when to adapt to circumstances. Valuable for adaptive strategy, knowing when to join versus initiate, and respecting natural cycles.
随教导跟随的智慧——知道何时领导和何时适应环境。对适应性战略、何时加入而非发起以及尊重自然循环有价值。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 17 (Sui) mean?第 17 卦 随 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 17, Sui (随), represents the interaction of Dui (above) and Zhen (below). Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame. To follow willingly, one must first find the right leader. When the time for movement comes, the person who can adapt and follow the pro
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 17?第 17 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 17 has Dui as the upper trigram and Zhen as the lower trigram.
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