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Hexagram #33
䷠ 遯 · Retreat
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Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☰
乾
Heaven / The Creative
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☶
艮
Mountain / Keeping Still
卦辞 · Judgement
亨，小利贞。
Retreat. Success. In what is small, perseverance furthers.
《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
天下有山，遯；君子以远小人，不恶而严。
Mountain under heaven: The image of Retreat. Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance, not angrily but with reserve.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦乾（天），下卦艮（山）。此卦强调健与止的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「亨，小利贞。」，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健与止，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持止的基础，并用健的方式推进共识。
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)遯尾，厉，勿用有攸往。
At the tail in retreat. This is dangerous. One must not wish to undertake anything.
小象: 遯尾之厉，不往何灾也。
六二
(Six in Second)执之用黄牛之革，莫之胜说。
He holds him fast with yellow oxhide. No one can tear him loose.
小象: 执用黄牛，固志也。
九三
(Nine in Third)系遯，有疾厉，畜臣妾吉。
A halted retreat is nerve-wracking and dangerous. To retain people as men and maidservants brings good fortune.
小象: 系遯之厉，有疾惫也。
九四
(Nine in Fourth)好遯，君子吉，小人否。
Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior man and downfall to the inferior man.
小象: 君子好遯，小人否也。
九五
(Nine in Fifth)嘉遯，贞吉。
Friendly retreat. Perseverance brings good fortune.
小象: 嘉遯贞吉，以正志也。
上九
(Nine at Top)肥遯，无不利。
Cheerful retreat. Everything serves to further.
小象: 肥遯无不利，无所疑也。
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Start a Reading实用指导 · Practical Guidance
遁卦象征战略性退却，天下有山，阴渐长而阳渐消。卦辞"亨，小利贞"表明退避本身就是通达之道。象辞说"君子以远小人，不恶而严"——面对不利形势，不必愤怒对抗，而应保持威严地抽身离去。上四爻皆阳，下二爻为阴，阴气渐盛，明智者当审时度势、及早抽身。"肥遁"为最佳境界——心无牵挂、洒脱离去，方能保全实力、等待时机反攻。退是为了更好地进，韬光养晦是成大事者的必修课。
Retreat represents strategic withdrawal. The Image says "the superior man keeps the inferior at a distance, not angrily but with reserve." With two yin lines growing from below, unfavorable forces are gaining strength. The judgment "Success; in small matters perseverance furthers" confirms that retreat itself is the path to success. The highest form is "cheerful retreat" (top line) — withdrawing without attachment or resentment. Retreat is not defeat but wisdom: preserving your strength for a future advance. Those who cannot retreat in time will find themselves trapped like the third line warns — entangled and endangered.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情中遁卦提示需要给彼此空间。如果关系让你感到被消耗或压抑，暂时拉开距离反而有利于感情的长远发展。不要纠缠不放，优雅地退一步能看到更清晰的全局。
In love, Retreat advises creating healthy space. If the relationship feels draining or suffocating, stepping back temporarily benefits long-term growth. Don't cling — an elegant step back reveals a clearer picture of the whole situation.
事业发展
Career事业方面，遁卦明确建议从不利的职场环境中撤退。可能是时候辞去内耗严重的工作、退出无前景的项目，或远离职场中的小人。保留实力比硬撑更明智。
Career-wise, Retreat clearly advises withdrawing from unfavorable work environments. It may be time to leave a draining job, exit a dead-end project, or distance yourself from toxic colleagues. Preserving your strength beats struggling on.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，遁卦可作为适时后退、保留实力和远离消耗的象义参考。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, Retreat can be read as a symbol of timely retreat, conserving strength, and avoiding drain. 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，遁卦可作为抽身休养和远离有害环境的反思线索。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, Retreat can be read as a symbol of stepping back to rest and leaving harmful settings. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
遁卦是叫我逃避吗？
Does the Retreat hexagram mean I should run away?
遁卦不是逃避，而是战略性退却。象辞强调"不恶而严"——保持尊严地抽身。如同兵法中的以退为进，退避是为了保存实力、等待更好的时机。真正的智者懂得何时该退。
Retreat is not running away but strategic withdrawal. The Image emphasizes "not angrily but with reserve" — withdrawing with dignity. Like a tactical retreat in warfare, it preserves strength for a better opportunity. True wisdom knows when to step back.
遁卦在感情中代表什么？
What does hexagram 33 mean for relationships?
在感情中，遁卦建议适当保持距离。可能意味着恋情暂时降温、给彼此独立空间，或从一段不健康的关系中抽身。"好遁，君子吉"——主动有节制的退让反而能保全感情。
In relationships, Retreat suggests maintaining appropriate distance. It may mean cooling things temporarily, giving each other independent space, or extracting yourself from an unhealthy relationship. "Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior man" — controlled withdrawal can actually preserve the bond.
遁卦什么时候该行动？
When should I act if I get the Retreat hexagram?
遁卦的核心信息是"现在不是行动的时机"。越早退越好——初爻"遁尾"已经危险，说明退晚了。最好的时机是在形势刚开始不利时就果断撤退，而非等到被迫才走。
The core message of Retreat is "now is not the time to act." The sooner you withdraw, the better — the first line warns that retreating too late is dangerous. The best time is when conditions first turn unfavorable, not when you are forced out.
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