What is the largest and most auspicious number of Yang in the Book of Changes?

" 1"。 In the traditional culture of China, "1" is the most auspicious number, and 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 correspond to birth, old age, illness, death, and suffering in turn (six lives again, and so on). The size of the door made by the carpenter and the number of beams written by the painter in the hall must abide by this rule.

"2"。 "2" stands for perfection, representing the balance of yin and yang, and both of them are happy.

"3"。 In ancient times, there were "three old friends" and "soldiers of the three armed forces". Today, it is a homonym of "life" and "business". Quite popular with many people.

"4"。 "4", like "2", stands for perfection, represents the balance of yin and yang, and is endowed with different talents. A year is divided into four seasons. Unfortunately, some people say that it should not be homophonic with "death".

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The content of Zhouyi includes two parts: Jing and Zhuan, but it is generally considered to be an integrated work in Qin and Han Dynasties. Classics are mainly composed of 64 hexagrams and 384 hexagrams, each of which has its own interpretation (hexagrams) for divination. It contains seven languages * * * and ten quatrains explaining hexagrams, which are collectively called Ten Wings. It is said that it was written by Confucius.

It is generally believed that it was formed during the Qin and Han dynasties, not by one person at a time. Since the Song Dynasty, scholars have always doubted that Yi Zhuan was written for Confucius. The Book of Changes is just one of its main functions. In fact, the Book of Changes contains a wealth of knowledge such as astronomy, geography, military affairs, science, literature and agriculture.