Retreat — Détail — 64 Hexagrammes Divination

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Dun (La Retraite) — Ciel sur Montagne. La montagne est haute, le ciel lointain. Parfois, reculer apporte des horizons plus larges.

Ligne par ligne

Trait 1：遁尾，厉，勿用有攸往。
Retreating at the tail — danger; unfavorable to proceed. Retreating too late is most dangerous.

Trait 2：执之用黄牛之革，莫之胜说。
Bound fast by yellow ox-hide — no one can release. Trapped by external ties.

Trait 3：系遁，有疾厉，畜臣妾吉。
Entangled retreat — danger of illness. Tending to minor affairs is auspicious; major ones are not.

Trait 4：好遁，君子吉，小人否。
Graceful retreat — auspicious for the noble, unfavorable for the small. The wise know when to withdraw.

Trait 5：嘉遁，贞吉。
Honorable retreat — staying upright brings good fortune. Withdraw at the perfect moment with dignity.

Trait 6：肥遁，无不利。
Soaring retreat — nothing unfavorable. Fly high and leave completely.