坤
Meanings
1. one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦 (bāguà), symbolizing earth
2. female principle
3. ☷
4. ancient Chinese compass point: 225° (southwest)
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天
As heaven maintains its vigorous motion, the noble person should strive for continuous self-improvement. As the earth's nature is receptive and nurturing, the noble person should cultivate great virtue to support and carry all things.