I've been wondering for a long time what the trend really means in trading.

It seems this problem concerns not only me but most traders in the market.

Standard definitions from reference books sound quite vague — just a general movement in some unclear direction.
But this doesn't help much in practice.
Interestingly, in classical theory of "True Yin and True Yang," a much clearer explanation is given.
There, a trend is the result after determining true Yin or true Yang.
If a true Yang is formed — expect an upward trend,
if a true Yin — prepare for a downward trend.
The intermediate period is simply holding and waiting.

You know, when Changzhun started lectures on this theory, he was hit with so much criticism.
It seems to me that this is our characteristic — people often attack those they don't know, even if the person speaks with good intentions.
But if you really have objections, express your point of view specifically.
This is a sign of competence.

In any case, understanding that a trend is not just a random price movement, but a structured process with clear entry and exit signals, fundamentally changes the approach to trading.
That's why this theory remains relevant for serious traders.
By the way, I have a real example of positions from an account with 300u if you're interested in exploring it in more detail.