In traditional Chinese culture, there is a saying: "When three birds enter the door, there must be a nobleman", which means that if there are three specific birds in the family that fly into the house, then a noble person will appear, bringing good luck and good luck. So what are these three types of birds? Let's find out.
The first bird is the phoenix, a sacred bird. The phoenix is a sacred bird in traditional Chinese culture, associated with auspiciousness, nobility, and happiness. When the phoenix enters the house, it means that the family will usher in good luck and noble people. The appearance of the phoenix also symbolizes the noble character of the family members and the harmonious fortune of the family. There is also an old legend about the phoenix: the phoenix only inhabits the sycamore tree, while the golden toad only inhabits the land of wealth. Therefore, people would deliberately plant plane trees in ancient times, hoping to attract the arrival of phoenixes. Of course, in real life, the phoenix does not actually fly into the house, but some phoenix decorations in the home, such as carvings or paintings, can also symbolize beautiful meanings.
The second type of bird is the magpie. The magpie is one of the auspicious birds in traditional Chinese culture. When a magpie calls in front of a house, it is seen as an auspicious sign that a happy event is coming. There is a popular saying: "When a magpie chirps, good things are coming", and it is believed that the call of a magpie at the door of the house is a good omen. If the magpie nests on the doorstep, it means better luck. The magpie's mystical wisdom is considered a symbol, and its arrival signifies the success of family members' careers and wealth, and foreshadows the help of noble people.
The third type of bird is the swallow. Swallows are also birds that are believed to bring good luck and good luck. When swallows build their nests in their homes, they are seen as a symbol of family harmony and happiness. When I was a child, my parents would often tell us, "Swallows don't get into the poor", which means that if swallows come to build a nest, the family will usher in good luck and life will become more and more prosperous. There are also folk who believe that the appearance of swallows also represents the health and longevity of family members, and also indicates that there will be help from nobles to make the family fortune more prosperous.
These traditional beliefs about birds and family fortunes are largely based on folklore and cultural traditions. It is believed that the bird is the embodiment of the gods and represents good luck from heaven and earth. When these birds fly into the house, it means that good luck and auspiciousness come to the family, and at the same time, it will also attract the attention and help of the nobles, making the family's fortune smoother. Of course, some people believe that these traditional beliefs have no scientific basis, but are just people's psychological effects and subjective conjectures. But in any case, these traditional beliefs have been passed down for thousands of years and have had a certain impact on people's psyche and emotions. Therefore, when a bird flies into the house, we can see it as a good omen and pray for good luck and good fortune for the family with gratitude and awe. At the same time, we should also work hard to create a better future.
To sum up, the ancients believed that if there were three specific birds in the family, noble people would appear, bringing good luck and good fortune to the family. The three types of birds are the phoenix, the magpie, and the swallow. The phoenix symbolizes nobility and happiness, the magpie is seen as a symbol of good luck, and the swallow represents family harmony and happiness. While there is debate as to whether or not these traditional beliefs have a scientific basis, they have been practiced in folk beliefs for thousands of years. When we hear birds calling in front of our house or see them flying into our house, we can see it as a good omen, a symbol of hope and joy. At the same time, we should also use our own efforts and struggles to create a better future and make the family fortune more prosperous.