In ancient times, people were very particular about their own houses, especially their own doors. Ordinary people generally have only one front door, which is often called the gate;And some wealthy families will have a courtyard or a courtyardQuadrangle, there will be two doors in the house. The reason for this is that wealthy families want to impress their friends and family and make their guests feel valued and hospitableOrdinary errands, trading, etc., will be carried out from the back door. In ancient times, people believed that "if one household opens two doors, both people and money will be empty", which means that wealthy families will not open two doors at the same time, but use the front door and the back door separately. In addition, the construction of the gate is also considered to be related to the familyFeng ShuiRelated, people will pleaseFeng ShuiThe master looked at the construction of the doorway to see if it was suitable so as not to affect the fortune of the family.
InRuralThere are also some differences in people's understanding of doors and households. Some people think,RuralA house usually has a yard, and the gate outside the yard is called the "gate", and the door of the main house where you live is called the "household". Such an explanation is based on:Ruralof the houseArchitectureFeatures, mostlyRuralHouses all have oneFencesor fences,FencesOr the gate of the fence is the "door", and the door that enters the main house is the "household".
RuralThe proverb "keep the door open, and the door always closed" is pointedRuralPeople's hospitality. This quote tells usRuralThe people are hospitable, simple and upright. When morning comes,RuralPeople usually open the door, and neighbors visit each other to communicate with each other to enhance the relationship between neighbors. Especially during festivals or happy occasions, when relatives come and go, the doors are open to make friends and relatives feel that they are warmly welcomed. This open-mindedness helps foster friendship between neighbors and fosters community cohesion.
"Household should always be closed" means that the home's portal should remain closed to protect the safety and privacy of the family. In ancient times, due toSocialThe instability of law and order,RuralWild animals are often seen in the area, so people close their homes at night to keep their families safe. At the same time, closing the door can also block out outside distractions, so that family members can feel peace and warmth at home.
The door should always be opened, and the door should always be closed."RuralAlthough its original meaning is to tellRuralPeople's hospitality and family protection, but it still has a certain relevance and applicability. In the present daySocial, urban-rural exchanges and integration are becoming more and more frequentRuralThe doors are to be opened for those who come into the city to buy a houseFarmersto promote the harmonious development of urban and rural areas;At the same time, households should be closed frequently to protect the safety and privacy of the family.
All in all, although "the door should be always open, and the door should be always closed" is aimed atRuralSocialA behavioral Xi and cultural tradition, but it conveys a sense of hospitality and family protection in modern timesSocialIt still has certain practical significance and applicability. InSocialIn interactions, we should learn to tolerate and understand each other in the familylifeWe should also protect our privacy and security so thatSocialand the family can develop in harmony.