Translation guide
A hexagram is a figure composed of six stacked horizontal lines, used especially in the Chinese divination text I Ching (Book of Changes). In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 六十四卦 (the 64 hexagrams) or simply 卦.
Referring to one of the 64 divinatory figures in the I Ching (易経)
The standard term for a hexagram in the context of I Ching. Often used in compounds like 六十四卦 (the 64 hexagrams).
There are 64 hexagrams in the I Ching.
Referring to a six-pointed star shape, like the Star of David
The standard term for a hexagram as a geometric star shape, such as the Star of David.
Specifically refers to the set of 64 hexagrams. Use this when talking about the entire system.
The 64 hexagrams are made up of combinations of yin and yang.
Literally 'six lines', a more technical term for a hexagram's structure. Used in divination contexts.
Please interpret the six lines of this hexagram.
The flag of Israel features a hexagram.
Specifically the Star of David, a well-known hexagram symbol in Judaism.
The Star of David is a symbol of Judaism.