坤
kūn
ㄎㄨㄣ
- 1one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing earth
- 2female principle
- 3☷
- 4ancient Chinese compass point: 225° (southwest)
Example
天行健，君子以自強不息；地勢坤，君子以厚德載物。
tiān xíng jiàn jūnzǐ yǐ zìqiángbùxí dìshì kūn jūnzǐ yǐ hòudézàiwù
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.