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Hexagram #28
䷛ 大过 · Preponderance of the Great
Dà Guò
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☱
兑
Lake / The Joyous
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☴
巽
Wind / The Gentle
卦辞 · Judgement
栋桡，利有攸往，亨。
Preponderance of the Great. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It furthers to have somewhere to go. Success.
《周易》— Zhouyi / Book of Changes
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Classical Text
- Registry ID:
- zhouyi-ctext
- Scope:
- Hexagram judgments and line statements are labeled as classical Zhouyi text.
- Reference:
- https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/zh
象辞 · Image
泽灭木，大过；君子以独立不惧，遁世无闷。
The lake rises above the trees: The image of Preponderance of the Great. Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, is unconcerned, and if he has to renounce the world, he is undaunted.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦兑（泽），下卦巽（风/木）。此卦强调说(悦)与入的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「栋桡，利有攸往，亨。」，可理解为在收敛与决断时仍需守住原则。
Dao Oracle 解读边界— Dao Oracle Interpretation Policy
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Dao Oracle Interpretation
- Registry ID:
- dao-oracle-interpretation-policy
- Scope:
- Modern guidance is Dao Oracle reflective interpretation, not a direct classical quotation or professional advice.
应用场景 · Application Scenarios
事业与决策
适合评估当前策略是否兼顾说(悦)与入，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持入的基础，并用说(悦)的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：收敛与决断时，记得守住原则。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初六
(Initial Six)藉用白茅，无咎。
To spread white rushes underneath. No blame.
小象: 藉用白茅，柔在下也。
九二
(Nine in Second)枯杨生稊，老夫得其女妻，无不利。
A dry poplar sprouts at the root. An older man takes a young wife. Everything furthers.
小象: 老夫女妻，过以相与也。
九三
(Nine in Third)栋桡，凶。
The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. Misfortune.
小象: 栋桡之凶，不可以有辅也。
九四
(Nine in Fourth)栋隆，吉；有它吝。
The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune. If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.
小象: 栋隆之吉，不桡乎下也。
九五
(Nine in Fifth)枯杨生华，老妇得其士夫，无咎无誉。
A withered poplar puts forth flowers. An older woman takes a husband. No blame. No praise.
小象: 枯杨生华，何可久也。
上六
(Six at Top)过涉灭顶，凶，无咎。
One must go through the water. It goes over one's head. Misfortune. No blame.
小象: 过涉之凶，不可咎也。
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大过卦象征超出常规的重压与非常手段，泽风大过——泽水淹没了树木。四阳爻强而两端阴爻弱，如同栋梁两端支撑不足而中间沉重弯曲。卦辞"栋桡，利有攸往，亨"描绘屋脊弯曲的危急，但仍说"利有攸往"——非常时期需要非常行动才能通达。象辞"泽灭木，大过；君子以独立不惧，遁世无闷"道出面对超常压力的姿态：独立面对困难不恐惧，即使退隐也不苦闷。初六"藉用白茅"教导在非常时期要格外谨慎。上六"灭顶，凶"警告过度到极点必然遭殃。此卦既鼓励非常之勇，也警告非常之险。
Great Exceeding represents extraordinary pressure demanding extraordinary measures — the lake submerges the trees. Four strong yang lines with weak yin at both ends form a structure like a sagging ridgepole: the center bears too much weight while the supports are insufficient. The judgment "the ridgepole sags; it furthers to have somewhere to go — success" depicts a critical situation but confirms that decisive action in extraordinary times leads through. The Image "the superior man stands alone without fear and withdraws from the world without melancholy" reveals the proper attitude under extreme pressure: face difficulties independently without terror, and if retreat is necessary, do so without bitterness. The first line "using white rushes for a foundation" teaches extra caution during exceptional times. The top line "submerged over the head — misfortune" warns that excess carried to the extreme brings disaster. This hexagram both encourages extraordinary courage and warns of extraordinary danger.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情方面，大过卦暗示关系承受着超出寻常的压力——可能是外部环境的干扰、年龄差距、家庭反对或两地分居等非常规困难。此时需要非常的勇气和决心来面对。"独立不惧"鼓励为真爱坚持，但"灭顶凶"也提醒不可陷入无底洞。
In love, Great Exceeding suggests the relationship faces extraordinary pressure — perhaps external interference, age gaps, family opposition, or long distance. This demands extraordinary courage and resolve. "Standing alone without fear" encourages persisting for true love, but "submerged over the head brings misfortune" warns against drowning in a hopeless situation.
事业发展
Career事业面临超负荷的挑战——工作量超出承受范围、责任重大且支持不足。此时不能用常规方法应对，需要创新突破或寻求特殊帮助。"栋桡"的危机虽然紧急，但"利有攸往"表示果断行动仍有出路。关键是分清真正的危机和可以放弃的负担。
Career faces an overloaded challenge — workload exceeds capacity, heavy responsibilities with insufficient support. Conventional approaches won't work; you need innovative breakthroughs or extraordinary help. The "sagging ridgepole" crisis is urgent, but "it furthers to have somewhere to go" confirms that decisive action still offers a way out. The key is distinguishing real crises from burdens you can let go.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，大过卦可作为承压结构、过度负担和调整支点的象义参考。它适合用来整理资源、节奏和风险感，不构成投资建议，也不判断收益。
For money questions, Great Exceeding can be read as a symbol of strained structures, excess burden, and better supports. Use it to reflect on resources, timing, and risk awareness; it is not financial advice or an outcome forecast.
健康
Health健康相关问题中，大过卦可作为压力上限和及时减负的反思线索。它适合用来观察作息、压力和自我照护，不构成医疗建议，也不判断病程。
For health-related reflection, Great Exceeding can be read as a symbol of stress limits and reducing burden in time. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
大过卦代表什么？
What does the Great Exceeding hexagram represent?
大过卦代表超出常规的重大压力和挑战。卦象如同栋梁弯曲——中间负重过大而两端支撑不足。它既描述了危急的形势，也鼓励以非常的勇气和手段来应对。关键是在"独立不惧"的勇气和"灭顶凶"的警戒之间找到平衡。
Great Exceeding represents extraordinary pressure and challenges beyond normal limits. The hexagram image is a sagging ridgepole — too much weight in the center with insufficient support at both ends. It describes a critical situation while encouraging extraordinary courage and measures to address it. The key is balancing the courage of "standing alone without fear" against the warning of "submerged over the head brings misfortune."
大过卦是凶卦吗？
Is the Great Exceeding hexagram unfavorable?
大过卦并非单纯的凶卦。虽然形势危急（"栋桡"），但卦辞明确说"利有攸往，亨"——果断行动可以亨通。此卦的吉凶取决于你是否能在非常时期采取非常手段。勇于面对且行动得当者化险为夷，犹豫不决或过度冒险者则凶。
Great Exceeding is not simply unfavorable. Though the situation is critical ("the ridgepole sags"), the judgment explicitly says "it furthers to have somewhere to go — success." The outcome depends on whether you can take extraordinary action in extraordinary times. Those who face challenges bravely with proper action transform danger into safety; those who hesitate or overextend meet misfortune.
"独立不惧，遁世无闷"是什么意思？
What does "standing alone without fear, withdrawing without melancholy" mean?
这是大过卦象辞中的名句，描述了面对极端压力的两种高尚姿态：一是独自承担困难而毫不畏惧（积极面对）；二是在时势不利时退隐而不感到委屈（坦然退让）。这反映了古代贤者的风骨——无论进退都保持内心的从容和尊严。
This famous phrase from the Image describes two noble attitudes facing extreme pressure: standing alone to bear difficulties without any fear (actively confronting), and withdrawing from the world when times are unfavorable without melancholy (gracefully retreating). This reflects the character of ancient sages — maintaining composure and dignity whether advancing or withdrawing.
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