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𝌱竈。阴虽沃而洒之，阳犹执而和之。Zao. Even if the yin is rich and it is sprinkled, the yang still remains firm and harmonizes it.
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初一，竈无实，乞于邻。测曰，“竈无”、有虚名也。On the first day, the stove has no food; one begs from neighbors. The commentary says: "Stove without"—having a hollow reputation.
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次二，黄鼎介，其中裔，不饮不食，孚无害。测曰，“黄鼎介”、中廉贞也。Second, the yellow tripod is between them; its descendants do not drink or eat, and faith brings no harm. The commentary says: "Yellow tripod between"—uprightness in the center.
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次三，竈无薪，黄金濒。测曰，“竈无薪”、有不用也。Third, the stove has no firewood; golden wealth is at hand. The commentary says: "Stove without firewood"—having something that is not used.
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次四，鬲实之食，得其劳力。测曰，“鬲实之食”、时我奉也。Fourth, the food in the vessel is filled; one gains through labor and effort. The commentary says: "Food filling the vessel"—honoring me at the right time.
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次五，鼎犬可觞，不齐不庄。测曰，“鼎大可觞”、飨无意也。Fifth, a dog by the tripod can be offered wine; it is neither orderly nor solemn. The commentary says: "A great tripod can offer wine"—the offering lacks intention.
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次六，五味和，调如美如，大人之飨。测曰，“味和”之“飨”、宰辅事也。Sixth, the five flavors are harmonized; their adjustment is beautiful and pleasing—this is a feast for a great person. The commentary says: "Harmonizing the flavors" in this "feast"—it is an official of the prime minister's affairs.
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次七，脂牛正肪，不濯釜而烹，败欧歍之疾至。测曰，“脂牛”“欧歍”、不洁志也。Seventh, the fat ox has proper marrow; without washing the pot it is cooked, and a disaster of broken pots and bowls comes quickly. The commentary says: "Fat ox" and "broken pots"—lack of purity in one's aspirations.
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次八，食其委，虽噭不毁。测曰，“食其委”、蒙厥德也。Eighth, eat its remnants; although it is loud, it will not be destroyed. The commentary says: "Eat its remnants"—covering one's virtue.
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上九，竈灭其火，唯家之祸。测曰，“竈灭其火”、国之贼也。Ninth, the stove extinguishes its fire; it is a calamity for the family alone. The commentary says: "Stove extinguishing its fire"—a traitor to the state.