As the old saying goes, "I don't live in the northwest, and the toilet doesn't cover the southeast", why is there such a saying?
Introduction: In order to attain immortality, people are constantly exploring different paths. As the old saying goes: "Seventy is rare", and now people's expected age is almost eighty, and centenarians are not uncommon. In addition to diet and exercise, the living environment is also a big factor. An old proverb "the elderly should not be in the northwest, and the toilet should not be in the southeast" has been passed down to this day, reflecting the importance that ancient people attached to their living environment. Let's explore the meaning of this idiom.
The orientation of the living room is exquisite1, and the rationality of the construction of the north facing south.
When the ancients built a house, they were very particular about the orientation. Because it is located in the north, "four distinct seasons" is the yearning of human beings for "four distinct seasons". So, when building a house, it is very common to face south. In this way, there will be less exposure to the sun in the summer and more daylight in the winter, resulting in more comfortable living conditions for the person.
Expansion: The building faces south, and in addition to adapting to the time of day, it also contains human perception of nature and life. In this atmosphere, people will have a deeper appreciation of the changing seasons and thus develop a good hygiene habit.
2. The influence of the door leaf orientation on the engineering design.
In rural architecture, the orientation of the main entrance is also an important factor. In order to facilitate traffic and community communication, the main entrance is as open as possible towards the main road, and the distance between residents is also very close, so that there is better communication and help. This arrangement not only conforms to the living habits of rural residents, but also reflects the idea of "harmony between man and nature".
Expansion: The door is the "face" of the family, and the door that is open to the avenue can not only facilitate travel, but also convey the friendliness and tolerance to the outside world, as well as the prosperity of the family.
The deep meaning of "the old man is not in the northwest" 1Respect for the elderly is a fine traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.
The elderly are not in the northwest" advocates respecting the elderly, reflecting the fine tradition of respecting the elderly in our Chinese nation. The ancients believed that the elders of the family should be more respected and cared for, and the "northwest" was a symbol of bad health. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid the northwest as the living place of the elderly, so that the elderly can live more comfortably and healthily.
The culture of respecting and caring for the elderly not only permeates every subtlety of daily life, but also reflects a person's sense of responsibility to the family and society.
2. The role of climate and environmental factors in the elderly population.
In winter, there is often extremely cold weather in the west and north due to the cold air blowing from the north. The elderly live in this climate for a long time and are susceptible to the effects of cold, which is not conducive to health preservation. And in summer, strong winds from the south or south can make the room very humid, which is not good for the life and physical and mental health of the elderly. Therefore, "my hometown is not in the northwest" has a profound meteorological and social background.
Expansion: Climate and environment are the key factors of human life and health, and a suitable living environment is the basis of human physiology, which is conducive to people's health and longevity.
The concept of hygiene and "the toilet does not cover the southeast"1. The impact of bathroom layout on the quality of human settlements.
The sentence "the thatched house cannot cover the southeast" has aroused attention to the layout of the bathroom. The toilet is a dirty place, and if it is set up on the south side of the courtyard, it will not only cause indoor air pollution, but also cause mosquito breeding, which will affect the health of residents. So, don't build the restroom in the southeast, this will help keep the whole living environment tidy.
Expansion: A good living environment is the foundation of a happy home, and the proper arrangement of the bathroom and the attention to personal hygiene are very important for a person's physical and mental health.
2. "Feng Shui" in the courtyard layout
In rural architecture, the layout of the courtyard is generally south-facing, and the arrangement of architectural elements such as houses and bathrooms is also heavily influenced by the concept of "Feng Shui". According to Feng Shui theory, if the bathroom is located in the southeast, it will produce negative breath and power, which will lead to the accumulation of negative energy, which will destroy the overall feng shui of the house. Therefore, the hut cannot cover the southeast, reflecting the importance and importance of the ancients to "feng shui".
Expansion: Although the concept of "Feng Shui" originated in ancient times, it still has many inspirations and reference values for the relationship between "qi" and "qi" in creating a more harmonious and comfortable living environment.
Conclusion: "The old is not in the northwest, and the thatched house cannot cover the southeast", which contains the long historical and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, as well as the unremitting pursuit of health and longevity of human beings. From respecting and loving the elderly, to the scientific and reasonable design of the residence, every sentence contains a wealth of life wisdom and experience, which we should inherit and taste today. Paying attention to the role of human settlements in people's physical health will help us better pay attention to the physical and mental health of ourselves and our families, so as to achieve a better life. I hope that we can all enjoy a healthy and long life under the ancient teachings.