When I see this old saying, I always think of a song that was very popular back then, that is, "The door of my house is always open, and the open arms are waiting for you to ......", do you remember?
What exactly do the "doors" and "households" refer to? And why should the doors be always open and the doors should be closed? Let's take a look!
1. What is the difference between a door and a house?
In the current view, many people understand that the door is the door, and the door is the door. But in ancient times, there was still a difference between the two, and the difference was relatively large.
First, let's take a look at what a "door" is. In ancient times, a gate usually referred to the main entrance and exit of a large family or large compound, i.e., the gate. As the façade of the family, the gate is an important bridge between the family and the outside world.
In ancient times, the hierarchy system was very strict, and the door of the house where people of different levels lived was also required, and the ancients knew the basic situation of the other party through the door, because the door could reflect the identity and status of the master, and it can be said that the door was equivalent to the social credit of status.
Therefore, when the ancients built a house, they were very particular about the design of the door, which was very magnificent. There is an idiom called "door to door", in fact, the door and household pair here are part of the gate in ancient residential buildings.
People who have been to the Forbidden City, or have seen ancient buildings should know more about this, the gates of the ancient rich and noble families are extremely exquisite, in which the door refers to a pair of stone drums in front of the mansion, also called the drum stone, and the household pair is placed on the lintel or the brick carving and wood carving on both sides of the lintel, because they all appear in pairs, so it is called "household pair".
It is worth mentioning that at that time, people of different status levels, the number of "household pairs" on the door is also different, for example, there are two household pairs on the door of the eunuch family below the third grade, there are four of the third grade, there are six of the second grade, and the first grade is eight, and only the emperor's palace can have nine, which is the meaning of "the respect of the nine tripods".
Let's take a look at the "household", in fact, it is a small passage compared to the door, such as the saying that there is a window in life, and the words "portal", "self-supporting portal" and so on. It can be seen that the household is a smaller passage than the door, and generally refers to the small doors in each room or area of the home.
Generally speaking, many families in ancient times lived in a large courtyard, and in this large courtyard there was only one gate, that is, the "courtyard gate", which was the passage for the family to enter and exit. However, there are many families living in the yard, and the door to enter and exit each house is called "household", and it is also called "household door".
2. Why should the door be kept open?
This is mainly due to the following considerations:
One is to show the hospitality of the host. In ancient society, neighbors were very close to each other, and the constant opening of the gate meant that the owner welcomed the visit of relatives and friends in the neighborhood at any time, reflecting the warmth and friendliness of the owner. For example, in the countryside, the first thing every household gets up to do, if there is a courtyard door at home, the first thing will be to open the courtyard door, which is also to tell others that there are people at home, and everyone is welcome to come to the house to visit and be guests.
The second is to facilitate the entry and exit of family members. The gate serves as the main entrance and exit to the home, and family members often need to enter and exit. Like in the past, a large family lived in a courtyard gate, and if the gate was closed, it would not only bring inconvenience to the family, but also may affect the normal life order of the family. Therefore, the door is always open to ensure the smooth passage of family members and improve the efficiency of life.
The third is for ventilation and lighting. The open door is conducive to the circulation of indoor and outdoor air, reducing indoor humidity and dirty air, and keeping the home environment fresh and comfortable.
At the same time, the opening of the door can also allow sunlight to fully shine into the room, improve the lighting effect of the room, and benefit the physical and mental health of family members.
3. Why should the door be kept closed?
Compared to the door, the door is more intimate, it connects the various spaces inside the home, and is an important passage for the daily activities of family members. The design and location of the door is often based on the actual needs of the family, with more emphasis on practicality and convenience.
Like in the past, many families would see a huge wall photo after entering the gate, which was also to protect the privacy of family members, so that outsiders could not see what people in the courtyard were doing outside the door.
In addition, some families in many northern regions will also hang curtains on the doors of entry and exit, not only to decorate, but also to protect privacy. It's the same as keeping the door closed. In other words, the door should be closed frequently to maintain the privacy of the home.
After all, like in the past, many families lived in a large courtyard, and the home is a relatively private space where family members need to rest, play, study and other activities.
If the door is open, it is easy for outside noise and disturbances to enter the home and affect the normal life of family members. Therefore, keeping the door closed ensures quiet and privacy within the home, which is conducive to the physical and mental health of family members.
In addition, this is to ensure the safety of the family. There are often many valuables and private information stored inside the family, and if the door is not closed, it is easy for outsiders to peep or enter, bringing safety hazards to the family.
In addition, keeping the door closed also helps to maintain order in the family. The functions of each room or area within the home are different and need to maintain a certain independence. If the door is not closed, it is easy for family members to shuttle between various areas at will, disrupting the family order.
To sum up, the saying "the door should be always opened, and the door should be closed often" reflects the deep understanding and wisdom summary of the ancient people's internal and external environment of the family.
Keeping the door open allows for the owner's hospitality, easy access and ventilation, while keeping the door open to keep the family safe, private and orderly.
If you live in the countryside, you will find that many elderly people still abide by this rule, that is, the courtyard door is basically open during the day, even if there is something to go out, it is only closed, and the door is open, or hidden. What do you think about this? #头条创作挑战赛#