In rural China, people often refer to the "hall house", which refers to the main hall in the family, which is equivalent to the "living room" of the commercial houses we buy in the city today, and is an important place for the family to receive guests. It is also usually a place for families to gather and is arguably the main part of the house.
Tangwu plays an important role in the architectural structure of the countryside, not only as a central place for the family, but also as a carrier of traditional culture and social life.
First, to understand the meaning of "doya", we can start with its literal meaning. In ancient Chinese, the word "tang" has the meaning of temple, hall, and family.
In the family structure in rural areas, there are usually main houses and side rooms in the home, and the main hall in the main house is referred to as the "hall house". This hall is often the central area of family members' daily lives, as well as a venue for important ceremonies and events.
The hall house is usually located in the ** or front part of the house and is the main body of the whole building. In the hall, there are elements such as the main beam, the main gate, and the main hall, forming a unique and solemn space. The design and layout of the hall often reflect the social status, economic status and cultural taste of the family. In some traditional wealthy homes, the architecture and decoration of the hall house will be more elaborate, reflecting the status of the owner.
The origin of the hall is closely related to the traditional culture of China. In ancient China, the family structure was very important, especially in the era when the clan system was prevalent, and the concept of family played an extremely important role in society.
As the main building of the family, the hall houses the daily life of the family, the rituals of sacrifices, and important family gatherings. Here, people share the joys, sorrows, reunions, and partings of the family, and the hall has become a symbol of family life.
In ancient patriarchal societies, the family was the basic unit of Chinese society, and the hall house was the material expression of the family structure. Under the patriarchal system, family members gather in the hall to perform daily life as well as ancestor worship, important family activities, and the inheritance of family culture. As a result, the hall carries a rich family memory and cultural tradition.
At the same time, the hall also has a deep social significance in traditional Chinese culture. In rural communities, the hall is often a gathering place for friends and relatives in the neighbourhood. People communicate and help in the hall, and participate in some collective activities, which not only promotes the emotional connection between neighbors, but also forms a mutual help and co-construction of the community to a certain extent.
With the changes in society and the process of modernization, the architectural structure and lifestyle of rural areas have also undergone great changes. In some places, traditional halls may gradually evolve into new forms of architecture, or may be replaced in the process of urbanization.
However, in some places, especially in some rural areas where traditional culture is maintained, the tangya still retains its unique status as the core of family life and social activities.
In general, the "hall house" referred to by rural people refers to the main hall of the family, which is an important place for the daily life, ritual and social activities of family members.
Its origin is closely related to Chinese traditional culture, family system and social Xi, and carries rich family memories and cultural traditions. Although the way of life and architectural structure in the countryside have changed in modern society, the hall still plays an important role in some places and is part of traditional Chinese culture.