WONG TAI SIN · 100 LOTS
Lot 98掘地寻金
中平入山种玉嫌田狭
掘地寻金厌客多
富贵贫穷天注定
世人何苦力奔波
Basic reading
AI-assisted readingThe poem in plain language
The poem depicts someone seeking jade but complaining that the field is too narrow, then seeking gold but resenting the number of others present. Its fatalistic ending questions relentless pursuit. The focus can shift from endlessly inadequate conditions to the cost of chasing more, without concluding that real financial circumstances are predetermined.
The central idea
The seeker complains in one place, then seeks elsewhere and complains again. The poem’s fatalistic language can be read as a challenge to endless dissatisfaction, not proof that poverty or wealth is fixed. Improvement may be desired while its personal cost is also noticed.
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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掘地尋金 · 中平
入山種玉嫌田狹
掘地尋金厭客多
富貴貧窮天注定
世人何苦力奔波
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.