In everyday life, there are many behaviors and Xi that seem commonplace, but in some cultural contexts, they are considered unlucky or taboo. Here are the eight taboos that are common in Chinese folk and should be avoided as much as possible in daily life.
1. Don't point to the moon.
In traditional Chinese culture, the moon is regarded as a sacred being, and it also has a rich cultural connotation. Therefore, it is generally not possible to finger the moon, especially around the Mid-Autumn Festival, because it is believed that fingering the moon will cut the ears of the moon.
2. Do not knock on empty bowls.
In traditional Chinese culture, knocking on an empty bowl is seen as a symbol of bad luck, because "bowl" is a homonym for "stability", and knocking on an empty bowl means "turmoil". Therefore, do not leave the bowl on the table and beat it empty when eating, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.
3. Do not post the word blessing upside down.
In traditional Chinese culture, the word Fu is regarded as a symbol of good luck. During the Spring Festival, every household will paste the word blessing, which means "blessing comes to wealth". However, it is unlucky to post the word Fu upside down, because the word Fu is upside down means "Fu is down", that is, good luck is gone. Therefore, special attention should be paid when pasting the word blessing.
Fourth, chopsticks are not allowed to be inserted into the rice.
In traditional Chinese culture, chopsticks are considered sacred items because they are closely related to food and dining. Therefore, it is unlucky to stick chopsticks on the rice as it would be seen as disrespectful to the ancestors. At the same time, if the chopsticks are placed diagonally on the bowl, it may also be seen as a symbol of the coffin and therefore unlucky.
5. Do not plant locust trees in the yard.
In traditional Chinese culture, the locust tree is seen as a symbol of bad luck. Therefore, planting locust trees in your yard is not a good choice. This is because "Huai" is homophonic with "ghost", which is easy to make people feel afraid. At the same time, the locust tree is also prone to attract yin energy and unclean things, which is not conducive to the feng shui of the family and the health of the occupants.
Sixth, it is not allowed to paste New Year's pictures upside down.
New Year paintings are part of traditional Chinese culture and are often pasted on the wall to add to the festive atmosphere. However, it is unlucky to paste the New Year's picture upside down. Because it means "bad luck" and brings bad luck. Therefore, when pasting New Year's pictures, special attention should be paid to whether the direction is correct.
7. It is forbidden to plant banyan trees in the house.
Banyan trees are more common in southern China, but they are not suitable for indoor cultivation. Because the root system of the banyan tree is very developed, it is easy to damage indoor facilities and furniture. In addition, the leaves of the banyan tree are also prone to mosquitoes, which is not good for the health of the occupants. Therefore, it is better not to plant banyan trees indoors.
8. Don't look in the mirror in the middle of the night.
Looking in the mirror in the middle of the night is considered unlucky in Chinese folklore. This is because it is generally believed that the middle of the night is the time for ghostly activities, and looking in the mirror at this time is easy to attract bad luck or ghosts. Therefore, it is best to avoid looking in the mirror in the middle of the night.
The above are the eight taboos that are common among Chinese people. Although some Xi and behaviors may not have a scientific basis in modern times, they carry people's expectations and blessings for happiness and health. It may not be necessary to avoid these taboos as much as possible in your life, but knowing them and respecting them is also a matter of respecting and passing on traditional culture.