Chinese culture has a long history, and it contains a wealth of colloquialisms, and one of them involves the zodiac, which is even more interesting. Today we will delve into a widely circulated saying: "Women are afraid of sheep, men are afraid of chickens", what is the reason for the ancients to form such a concept?Is there any basis for this saying?Let's have a hard time.
Women should avoid sheep
There are many explanations for women's fear of being sheep. One view is that "sheep" is homophonic with "yang" and represents masculinity. Therefore, the ancients believed that sheep women may be stronger, too strict with their children, and harsh on their families, and some even thought that they might be kefu. However, such a notion is not supported by sufficient evidence and seems more like an unfounded stereotype.
Another saying is adapted from a ** proverb in Shaoxing, Zhejiang: "Men belong to sheep in a dignified manner, and women belong to sheep to guard empty houses". This may be derived from a legend that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Shaoxing area, but it is difficult to verify its accuracy. There is also a saying that "ten sheep and nine are incomplete, and one person sits in front of the temple", which regards the sheep as an ominous symbol, which may be related to the dissatisfaction of the ancient people with the rulers of the late Qing Dynasty.
Men's taboo is chicken?
In the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", it is recorded: "There are birds, its shape is like a chicken, and the name is called Fenghuang." It can be seen that in ancient times, the chicken was associated with the mythical phoenix. Archaeological research has shown that domestic chickens were domesticated from pheasants, and the domestication history spans 4,000 years. Therefore, it seems reasonable that the rooster is one of the twelve zodiac signs.
Regarding the taboo of chickens in men, there is no folk proverb similar to "female sheep guarding empty houses". However, in the Shaoxing area of Zhejiang, there is a Xi custom of slaughtering roosters on the Qixi Festival, which is believed to be related to the mythical story caused by the rooster's crow, which separates the cowherd and the weaver girl. Perhaps this Xi is related to "men are afraid of chickens", but it is difficult to prove with certainty.
Another explanation starts from gossip and local expenses, believing that after "women are afraid of sheep", according to the ancients' idea of paying attention to yin and yang, it is necessary to find out the zodiac signs that men are taboo. From the gossip, the sheep corresponds to "Dui", and the earthly branch corresponding to "Dui" is "unitary", and the unitary corresponding to the zodiac is the chicken. Such an explanation is logically flawless, but it is impossible to determine whether it is the true origin.
The last argument is relatively simple, believing that the rooster crows every day and works hard, so the Rooster means the fate of toil. However, such a statement is more like a preconceived notion that sheep women are strong, and there is no conclusive evidence.
Is this saying still relevant today?
Today, the saying "women are afraid of sheep, men are afraid of chickens" is no longer used. The ancient people believed that fate was a certainty, which was influenced by the Confucian "Mandate of Heaven" theory. However, in fact, people's destiny is in their own hands, and the zodiac is only innate, and it does not have much to do with the individual's personality and destiny.
In today's society, people are more inclined to think rationally and are skeptical about the influence of zodiac signs. Traditional superstitious beliefs have gradually been debunked by modern science, and people pay more attention to individual efforts and choices than to the influence of the zodiac.
Overall, this old saying, although it has its historical origins, has lost its relevance in today's society. The zodiac is nothing but a cultural symbol, and what really determines destiny is the individual's choice and hard work. When facing the future, it may be more practical and effective to look at one's own abilities and opportunities rationally than to believe in the zodiac.
The secrets of the genus are revealed!Why did the ancients say, "Women are afraid of sheep, and men are afraid of chickens"?TRUTH**!This article profoundly analyzes the origin and meaning of the ancient saying "women are afraid of sheep, men are afraid of chickens". Using Chinese culture as a background and the Chinese zodiac as a medium, the article shows people's unique interpretations of the zodiac and how these interpretations may relate to historical, regional, and even political factors. In this review, I will comment on a few key points of the article.
First of all, this paper analyzes the explanation of "female fear of sheep" from multiple perspectives, especially emphasizing the view that "sheep" and "yang" are homophonic. This explanation appears to be based on speculation about phonological and symbolic meanings, lacking direct evidence to support it. In today's rational society, people tend to be skeptical of such traditional ideas. However, the article also points out the shortcomings of this interpretation, which is a good reminder for readers not to be bound by stereotypes.
Secondly, the article mentions explanations related to "men are afraid of chickens", the connection between chickens and phoenixes in myths and legends, and the ubiquity of chickens in ancient cultures. This part of the content increases the depth of the reader's understanding of the interpretation of "men are afraid of chickens". However, the article also acknowledges the lack of direct evidence similar to that of "female sheep guarding empty houses". This objective and unbiased attitude allows the reader to think about these sayings and at the same time to look at their credibility more rationally.
To its credit, the article provides a comprehensive diversity of interpretations, including the interpretation of folk proverbs, gossip and earthly branches from Shaoxing, Zhejiang, as well as simpler explanations such as the meaning of the chicken's toiling life. This comprehensiveness allows readers to have a more comprehensive and richer understanding of the colloquialism, and at the same time, they also have a deeper understanding of the diversity of traditional culture.
Finally, the article concludes by pointing out the view that this proverb has lost its relevance in today's society, and puts forward an emphasis on individual effort and choice. This view is particularly important in the context of modern society, emphasizing the subjective initiative of the individual and the rational thinking of modern science, in contrast to the ancient superstitious ideas. This viewpoint, which guides readers to free themselves from traditional ideas and focus on individual choices and efforts, has positive social significance.
On the whole, this article takes Chinese culture as the background, and shows the integration of traditional culture and people's lives and ideas through the analysis of the saying "women are afraid of sheep, men are afraid of chickens". The article maintains an objective and impartial attitude in the process of discussion, and provides in-depth analysis of various explanations, so that readers can understand the ins and outs of this common saying more comprehensively. In the context of today's society, the importance of rational thinking and individual effort is emphasized, providing readers with useful inspiration.
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