Hexagram 33 · 遯 dùn

Stepping Back · line 2

六二:執之用黃牛之革,莫之勝說。

The second line, divided, shows its subject holding (his purpose) fast as if by a (thong made from the) hide of a yellow ox, which cannot be broken.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 33 Stepping Back · Judgement

遯:亨,小利貞。

Thun indicates successful progress (in its circumstances). To a small extent it will (still) be advantageous to be firm and correct.

James Legge, 1882