English · BaZi Term
Hurting Officer (傷官)
Bold, rule-breaking self-expression and standout talent.
Definition
Hurting Officer (傷官, shāng guān) is the Ten God for the element the Day Master produces, with the opposite yin-yang polarity. It is the second Output (食傷) god, and its name means it "hurts" the Direct Officer (正官) — the god of rules and authority.
Meaning in a chart
Hurting Officer represents brilliant, unconventional, and forceful self-expression: performance, eloquence, sharp intelligence, and originality. It dislikes constraints and can rebel against authority, criticize rules, or break norms to make a point. Highly talented and charismatic, it shines on stage and in creative or persuasive work, but unchecked it can clash with bosses, institutions, and convention.
Example
Wood produces Fire, so if your Day Master is 甲 (Yang Wood), then 丁 (Yin Fire) is your Hurting Officer — opposite polarity output.
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FAQ
What does Hurting Officer (傷官) mean in BaZi?
Hurting Officer (傷官, shāng guān) is the Ten God for the element the Day Master produces, with the opposite yin-yang polarity. It is the second Output (食傷) god, and its name means it "hurts" the Direct Officer (正官) — the god of rules and authority.
How is Hurting Officer (傷官) read in a BaZi chart?
Hurting Officer represents brilliant, unconventional, and forceful self-expression: performance, eloquence, sharp intelligence, and originality. It dislikes constraints and can rebel against authority, criticize rules, or break norms to make a point. Highly talented and charismatic, it shines on stage and in creative or persuasive work, but unchecked it can clash with bosses, institutions, and convention.
What is an example of Hurting Officer (傷官)?
Wood produces Fire, so if your Day Master is 甲 (Yang Wood), then 丁 (Yin Fire) is your Hurting Officer — opposite polarity output.