Shih Ho / Biting Through
above:Li The Clinging, Flame
below:Ch^ en The Arousing, Thunder
The second [six], divided, shows one biting through the soft flesh, and (going on to) bite off the nose. There will be no error.
Line 2 is weak, appropriately therefore in a an even place, and it is central besides. The action therefore of its subject should be effective; and this is shown by the 'biting through the soft flesh', an easy thing. Immediately below, however, is a strong offender represented by the strong line, and before he will submit it is necessary to 'bite off his nose'; for punishment is the rule; - it must be continued and increased till the end is secured.