十 · Zhong Yao
Shí (2nd tone). The Shuowen states 「十，數之具也。一為東西，丨為南北，則四方中央備矣」 — ten is the complete number: the horizontal is east-west, the vertical north-south, all quarters fulfilled. The Changes echo it: 《易·繫辭》「天九，地十」 and 「數生於一，成於十」 — one begins, ten c $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart