| | ䷵歸妹: |
初九：歸妹以娣，跛能履，征吉。 |
| Gui Mei: |
The first NINE, undivided, shows the younger sister married off in a position ancillary to the real wife. (It suggests the idea of) a person lame on one leg who yet manages to tramp along. Going forward will be fortunate. |
| | 象傳: |
歸妹以娣，以恆也。跛能履吉，相承也。 |
| Xiang Zhuan: |
'The younger sister is married off in a position ancillary to that of the real wife:' - it is the constant practice (for such a case). 'Lame on one leg, she is able to tramp along:' - she can render helpful service. |
