The Study of Chinese Symbol - Yi Wood: Charm, dependency, disorder, softness, resilience.
When discussing the element of Yi Wood 乙木, we can approach it from two perspectives: symbolism and temperament theory. Symbolism refers to it as a form of written symbol or a symbol within Eastern divination. Temperament theory regards it as an expression of the energies or qualities of the five elements. As a symbol, it's widely accepted because Chinese characters evolved based on pictograms. Therefore, it can be understood as a form of symbol carrying substantial information for interpretation. Looking at the character '乙,' its curves resemble the bent state of a person's arm, the twisted branches of a tree, or the contorted state of sprouting grass... This reflects how ancient people observed nature to create characters. Characters were a way to represent elements of nature and aspects of the human body. In BaZi, excessive restriction on Yi Wood could lead to susceptibility to limb injuries and difficulties in nurturing plants in reality. Yi Wood also symbolize