When things reach an impasse or a state of extreme difficulty, one must seek solutions and adapt to change the current situation.
公司陷入困境后，大家一致认为穷则思变，必须寻找新的发展方向。
After the company faced difficulties, everyone agreed that when at an impasse, one must think of change, and a new direction for development must be sought.
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In ancient times, Fuxi reigned as king. He invented the Eight Trigrams (Bagua) based on the scattered star patterns in the sky. Utilizing the principles of Bagua, he invented fishing nets, enabling people to catch more fish.
Later, Shennong became king. Based on the Bagua principle of 'when at its extreme, things change; with change comes adaptability; with adaptability comes longevity' (穷则变，变则通，通则久), he invented the wooden plow, cultivating vast areas of land.
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