"Sweep the dust four times and do not move, and you will not be poor in the coming year", clean up the year before, keep in mind that the 4 places can not be moved!As you welcome the New Year, it's important to take the initiative to seek out and clean up the dust around you to ensure that there are no more distractions for the days ahead. At this brand new moment, we should pay special attention to four key areas and must not slack off. A thorough clean-up will pave the way for the arrival of the New Year and allow us to step into a fresh, tidy environment.
In traditional Chinese culture, there is a custom of cleaning, not only to keep the home clean, but also to remove bad luck and welcome good luck in the new year.
There are certain areas that need to be handled with caution when cleaning, as they can be related to the fortune and well-being of the family. This point has something in common with the ancients' saying that "sweeping the dust and not moving, and not being poor in the coming year". So, what exactly are the areas that need to be treated with caution when cleaning? Let's take a look at the meaning of this proverb and see if it still applies.
First of all, it is the parents' beds that must not be moved at will. The Book of Filial Piety mentions: "Filial piety, that is, filial piety to parents; Filial piety to one's brother. "A parent's bed is a place for them to rest, and moving around at will may be seen as disrespectful to parents, which is not auspicious in traditional culture. Frequent bed movement can also have an impact on a parent's physical health. Therefore, it is best not to touch the parents' beds during the cleaning.
Secondly, the second thing that must not be easily changed is the position of wealth, which is considered by Sinology to be the place where family wealth gathers. Once the financial position is changed, it is equivalent to destroying the fortune of the family's wealth. Therefore, it is important to be careful when doing a general cleaning and avoid changing the position of the wealth easily, so as not to adversely affect the wealth of the whole family. There are many things in life that we may not fully understand, so it's best to try to keep the status quo as it is.
In traditional cultures, both gates and shrines play an important role in the immutability of the family. The gate is not only the façade of the family, but also the symbol of the family, carrying the expectations of the safety and happiness of the family members. Therefore, when we adjust the home layout, we must carefully consider the location and form of the door to avoid the negative impact of random changes.
On the other hand, shrines have a special meaning and function as a place to worship the gods. The proper protection of the shrine is not only a sign of respect for the gods, but also a matter of peace and fortune for the whole family. Therefore, when cleaning the house, we must pay special attention to the stability of the shrine and avoid incurring ominous things due to rash changes. As the proverb goes, "If you don't move the dust, you won't be poor in the coming year", which also reminds us to pay special attention to the stability of these four places during the cleaning. 
Respect for traditional culture is not only a formal etiquette, but also the protection and inheritance of family fortunes. Only in this way will we be able to welcome the New Year while maintaining a sense of reverence for family and traditional culture. In this way, we can welcome more happiness and auspiciousness in the coming year.