Foot Reading
足相
Discussion of Foot Physiognomy
論足圖
General Theory of Sole Patterns
足底紋理總論
腳下理長位至公王。腳心黑紫綠至二千石。腳下二紋理至官位。每通心達公王。腳下三紋達理三公。
When foot sole patterns are long, the position reaches Duke or King level. When the foot center has black-purple-green coloring, it indicates official rank of 2,000 shi (provincial governor level). Two patterns under the foot indicate reaching official position. Each line reaching the heart of the foot indicates reaching Duke or King level. Three patterns under the foot indicate reaching the rank of the Three Ducal Ministers (sangong, the three highest officials).
Sole Thickness
足底厚度
足厚齊，厚四寸，必主大祿富貴人。
When the foot is thick and even, with a thickness of four cun (approximately 13 cm), it definitely indicates a person of great official salary, wealth, and nobility.
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