Source: Zuo Zhuan, Duke Huan 6
A great difference in standing; not necessarily a fit.
"Qi is too great to be my match." A big gap in background or status may not suit. Don't strain to marry above you, nor feel inferior; someone balanced with you is the better choice.
| Single | Don't chase someone far out of reach; look for ease together. |
|---|---|
| Dating | If backgrounds differ greatly, face the pressures honestly. |
| Married | Equality and respect keep the home peaceful. |
From the Zuo Zhuan, Duke Huan year 6: Duke Xi of Qi offered his daughter to Prince Hu of Zheng, who declined: "Everyone has their match; Qi is too great to be mine." Hence the idiom about marrying out of one's league.
Text: the 100-lot Matchmaker (Yue Lao) oracle used in Taiwan. Most lots quote classical texts; sources were checked against the originals, obvious copying errors corrected, and uncertain sources marked as such.
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