WONG TAI SIN · 100 LOTS
Lot 80杯中弓映
中吉飞觞对舞几时赊
弓影横杯悮食蛇
猜透诗中元妙诀
泰来否极事无差
Basic reading
AI-assisted readingThe poem in plain language
The poem begins with cups and dancing, but unease appears when the reflection of a bow is mistaken for a snake in a cup. Understanding the cause opens a possibility of moving from difficulty toward ease. The turning point is distinguishing an image from the object itself rather than enlarging fear through imagination.
The central idea
A reflection mistaken for a snake creates fear, and understanding its source allows relief. The turning point is clarity rather than forced fearlessness. The image leaves room for a less alarming explanation without dismissing real distress as mere imagination.
Source and edition
Source of the title, grade and verse: kaucim.ai · 黄大仙百签参考数据集
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杯中弓映 · 中吉
飛觴對舞幾時賒
弓影橫杯悞食蛇
猜透詩中元妙訣
泰來否極事無差
huangdaxian.kaucim-1.0.0.tianjige-5
Original text checked: 2026-10-02
Commentary version: tianjige-basic-2026-10-03.4
Basic commentary is AI-assisted and has not yet been individually reviewed by a human. It is not an official temple interpretation.