English · BaZi Term
Friend (比肩)
Peers and self-reliance — the same element and the same polarity as you.
Definition
Friend (比肩, bǐ jiān) is the Ten God for an element that matches the Day Master in both Five Element type and yin-yang polarity. It is one of the two Companion (比劫) gods.
Meaning in a chart
Friend represents peers, siblings, colleagues, and equals. It signals independence, self-reliance, a strong sense of self, and the confidence to stand on your own. When prominent it strengthens the Day Master, but because peers share the same resources it can also bring competition and a tendency to split wealth with others.
Example
If your Day Master is 甲 (Yang Wood), another 甲 (Yang Wood) anywhere in the chart is your Friend — same element, same polarity.
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FAQ
What does Friend (比肩) mean in BaZi?
Friend (比肩, bǐ jiān) is the Ten God for an element that matches the Day Master in both Five Element type and yin-yang polarity. It is one of the two Companion (比劫) gods.
How is Friend (比肩) read in a BaZi chart?
Friend represents peers, siblings, colleagues, and equals. It signals independence, self-reliance, a strong sense of self, and the confidence to stand on your own. When prominent it strengthens the Day Master, but because peers share the same resources it can also bring competition and a tendency to split wealth with others.
What is an example of Friend (比肩)?
If your Day Master is 甲 (Yang Wood), another 甲 (Yang Wood) anywhere in the chart is your Friend — same element, same polarity.