Zhong Fu · 中孚

Judgment (卦辞)

Inner Truth. Pigs and fish. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers. Inner truth means sincerity that penetrates — even the most insensitive beings (pigs and fish) can be moved by genuine sincerity. True conviction reaches beyond rational barriers.

中孚：豚鱼吉，利涉大川，利贞。

Image (象辞)

Wind over lake — the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases in order to delay executions. Wind stirring the lake's surface reveals what lies beneath; careful deliberation and inner sincerity ensure justice is served.

泽上有风，中孚；君子以议狱缓死。

Modern Application

Zhong Fu represents inner sincerity that reaches beyond surface barriers — genuine conviction's power. Key for authentic leadership, building trust, and careful deliberation before irreversible decisions.

中孚代表超越表面障碍的内在真诚——真正信念的力量。对真实领导力、建立信任和不可逆决定前的仔细考量至关重要。