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Hexagram #48
䷯ 井 · The Well
Jǐng
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☵
坎
Water / The Abysmal
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☴
巽
Wind / The Gentle
卦辞 · Judgement
改邑不改井，无丧无得，往来井井。汔至，亦未繘井，羸其瓶，凶。
The Well. The town may be changed, but the well cannot be changed. It neither decreases nor increases. They come and go and draw from the well. If one gets down almost to the water and the rope does not go all the way, or the jug breaks, it brings misfortune.
《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
木上有水，井；君子以劳民劝相。
Water over wood: The image of the Well. Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work, and exhorts them to help one another.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦坎（水），下卦巽（风/木）。此卦强调陷与入的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「改邑不改井，无丧无得，往来井井。汔至，亦未繘井，羸其瓶，凶。」，可理解为在灵活与应变时仍需保持清晰边界。
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陷与入，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，并用陷的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：灵活与应变时，记得保持清晰边界。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初六
(Initial Six)井泥不食，旧井无禽。
One does not drink the mud of the well. No animals come to an old well.
小象: 井泥不食，下也。
九二
(Nine in Second)井谷射鲋，瓮敝漏。
At the wellhole one shoots fishes. The jug is broken and leaks.
小象: 井谷射鲋，无与也。
九三
(Nine in Third)井渫不食，为我心恻，可用汲，王明，并受其福。
The well is cleaned, but no one drinks from it. This is my heart's sorrow, for one might draw from it. If the king were clear-minded, good fortune might be enjoyed in common.
小象: 井渫不食，行恻也。
六四
(Six in Fourth)井甃，无咎。
The well is being lined. No blame.
小象: 井甃无咎，修井也。
九五
(Nine in Fifth)井冽，寒泉食。
In the well there is a clear, cold spring from which one can drink.
小象: 寒泉之食，中正也。
上六
(Six at Top)井收勿幕，有孚元吉。
One draws from the well without hindrance. It is dependable. Supreme good fortune.
小象: 元吉在上，大成也。
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井卦象征永恒不变的资源和真理，水从地下涌出滋养万物。卦辞"改邑不改井"开宗明义——城市可以搬迁，但井不会变，象征根本的法则和价值不随外在变化而改变。"汔至亦未繘井，羸其瓶，凶"警告：快要打到水了却绳子不够长、水瓶破了，功亏一篑最为可惜。象辞"君子以劳民劝相"教导：如同井水无私地供给所有人，领导者应鼓励人们勤劳互助。九三"井渫不食，为我心恻"描绘了井水已清却无人来取的悲凉——人才被埋没的写照。九五"井冽寒泉食"则是最理想的状态——清冽甘甜的井水人人可饮。此卦核心：修养内在、提升核心价值，如同深掘清泉。
The Well represents inexhaustible resources and eternal truth — water rising from underground to nourish all living things. The judgment "the town may be changed but the well cannot be changed" establishes the theme: fundamental principles and values remain constant regardless of external change. The warning "if the rope doesn't reach the water, or the jug breaks, misfortune" teaches the tragedy of failing at the last step. The Image advises leaders to "encourage the people at their work and exhort them to help one another" — like a well that serves everyone selflessly. The third line "the well is clean but no one drinks" poignantly depicts unrecognized talent. The fifth line "a clear, cold spring from which one can drink" is the ideal state. Core teaching: cultivate your inner resources and core value, like digging deep to find a clear spring.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情方面，井卦强调关系中不变的基础——信任、真诚和共同的价值观。外在条件会变化，但感情的根基不应动摇。如同井水不可搬迁，真爱的核心价值不会因环境变化而改变。
In love, The Well emphasizes the unchanging foundation of relationships — trust, sincerity, and shared values. External conditions change, but the relationship's foundation should not waver. Like a well that cannot be moved, the core values of true love remain constant regardless of changing circumstances.
事业发展
Career事业方面，井卦建议专注提升核心能力——这是不会随着市场变化而贬值的根本竞争力。"改邑不改井"——行业会变、公司会变，但你的专业深度是永恒的价值。同时注意不要"功亏一篑"（羸其瓶）。
Career-wise, The Well advises focusing on core competencies — the fundamental competitive advantage that never depreciates regardless of market changes. "Towns change but wells don't" — industries and companies change, but your professional depth is enduring value. Also avoid "failing at the last step" (the jug breaking).
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，井卦可作为基础资源、长期供给和维护的象义参考。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, the Well can be read as a symbol of basic resources, long-term supply, and maintenance. 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，井卦可作为稳定来源、日常补给和照护系统的反思线索。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, the Well can be read as a symbol of stable sources, daily replenishment, and care systems. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
井卦代表什么？
What does The Well hexagram represent?
井卦代表永恒不变的真理和持续不断的资源供给。核心智慧是：不管外在环境如何变化，根本的价值和能力是不会改变的。它鼓励深耕核心能力，建设可持续的价值来源。
The Well represents eternal truths and inexhaustible resource supply. The core wisdom: regardless of how external conditions change, fundamental values and capabilities remain constant. It encourages deep cultivation of core abilities and building sustainable sources of value.
"改邑不改井"是什么意思？
What does "the town changes but the well does not" mean?
"改邑不改井"意味着外在的形式可以改变，但内在的本质不变。城镇可以搬迁，但深入地下的井水资源不会移动。在现实中比喻：公司可以换、行业可以变，但你的核心价值和根本能力是恒定的资产。
It means external forms can change but inner essence remains constant. Towns can relocate but the deep underground water source doesn't move. Practically: companies and industries may change, but your core value and fundamental capabilities are permanent assets.
井卦对职业发展有什么指导？
How does The Well guide career development?
井卦对职业发展的核心指导是"深挖一口井"——专注于一个领域深入发展，而不是浅尝辄止到处挖。九三"井渫不食"警告即使有能力也可能不被认可，需要耐心。九五"井冽寒泉食"则代表终被重用的理想状态。
The Well's core career guidance is "dig one well deep" — focus deeply on one field rather than shallow digging everywhere. The third line warns that talent may go unrecognized despite competence, requiring patience. The fifth line represents the ideal state of finally being valued and utilized.
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