The saying is widespread and covers every aspect of our lives , most of which are the experiences summed up by working people. Some are just a kind of meaning, let’s take a look at“no mulberry in front, no willow in the back, no ghosts in the courtyard and clapping hands”. What does a colloquial mean? Why do people say this?
In different cities in the countryside, there are no high-rise buildings but homes All have private courtyards. In order to beautify the living environment, people will plant some trees in front of the house and behind the house. economical income. But planting trees in front of and behind the house has a lot of particulars, and not all trees can be planted anywhere.
“Do not plant mulberry before”
It means that in Mulberry trees cannot be planted in front of the house. Why do you say that?
Mulberry is a traditional fine tree in our country. Mulberry can be eaten with a sweet and sour taste. Mulberry leaves can also be used to raise silkworms and feed livestock. However, our culture is extensive and profound. Because “mulberry” is homophonic with “mourning”, it has a bad connotation. If it is planted in front of the house, you will see mulberry (mourning) when you go out, which has a bad meaning and is considered unlucky.
This is the same as people sticking “going out and seeing happiness” at the door during Chinese New Year. People want to be lucky, which is also a manifestation of Najib culture in our country. Pursuing a beautiful and happy life is everyone’s wish. Therefore, we should pay more attention to some tree species with festive atmosphere and rich implication in planting trees. Therefore, mulberry trees are generally planted at the back of the house or on the side of the hillside outside the courtyard.
“no willows behind”
means that no willows should be planted behind the house. This is why?
The willow tree is one of the common tree species, which is generally planted in parks and roadsides. The branches are soft. In the past, people used to weave baskets and other items in daily life. The trunk was the best material for cutting vegetables.
One of the reasons why willows are not planted behind the house is that the willow branches are strong, and in case of windy weather, it is easy to threaten the house and cause potential safety hazards. But the main reason is also directly related to the Naji customs in our traditional culture.
In the funeral customs in many parts of our country, people often use willow sticks as the white paper banners raised when offering sacrifices to spirits. The back of the coffin is buried with the coffin, because the willow homonym “flow, stay” has a long history and means to leave blessings to future generations. People believe that if a willow tree grows beside the grave, it means that the family is prosperous, the descendants will be protected, and the family will be prosperous.
The coffin is equivalent to the house of the dead. Since the willow tree grows behind the coffin in another world is a good symbol, then in the world we live in, it cannot grow in At the back of the house, people think that everything in the yin and yang worlds is opposite, so there is a saying that “no willows will be planted in the back”.
“No ghosts clap hands in the courtyard”
“Ghost clap hands” is a common name for trees. It actually means poplar. Because the leaves of poplar trees are blown by the wind, they often make a sound like clapping hands, so it is called “ghost clap hands”. “No ghosts and clapping hands in the courtyard” means that poplars cannot be planted in the courtyard.
Poplar is a common tree in rural areas. It grows fast, usually five years. It can be used on the left and right. It is tall and straight, with thick stems and broad leaves, and is drought-resistant and frost-resistant. It is a good choice as an economic tree species. Farmers often plant in idle places in order to increase income. Then, why can’t poplars be planted? What about in the yard?
Actually, the reason is very simple. First, it is known as “ghost clapping” in the folk. When the wind blows, there is a rattling sound, especially In the dead of night, it sounds like the sound of clapping hands, which affects sleep.
Secondly, it is the season of spring and flowers, which will emit white fluff and fall, which is called “Yang Mian”. “. Yang Mian’s emission is like snowflakes, floating in the air, which will bring great inconvenience to life, and it will fall everywhere. If you encounterCigarette butts and other sparks will burn immediately, which can easily cause a fire. Therefore, there is no “ghost clap” in the courtyard.
In short, the saying “no mulberries in front, no willows in back, no ghosts in the courtyard” fully reflects people’s positive pursuit of beauty. This is not just for a Good meaning, this is also the ancient people’s concern for their own health!