In traditional Chinese culture, there are many sayings about the day, and one of them is "May is afraid of the twenty-seventh" which has attracted people's attention. Tomorrow is the twenty-seventh day of May, what is this old saying afraid of? Blessed people, leave a sentence in the comment area, "One shun and one hundred shun, the Bodhisattva blesses" for themselves, for their children, and for the whole family
This old saying reflects the wisdom and experience of the working people on the mainland in their long-term production and life. In ancient times, due to the lack of scientific weather forecasting methods, people often speculated on climate change by observing calendars and days, and predicted the impact on agricultural production. And the day of May 27, because of the special season in which it is located, often makes people have some special worries.
Worries of May 27
The old saying that "May is afraid of the twenty-seventh" concern mainly comes from two aspects. One is the weather change, May is the beginning of summer, the weather is changeable, easy to cause natural disasters such as heavy rain, floods, etc. The second is the impact of agricultural activities, which is a critical period for crop growth, and if it encounters unfavorable weather, it will directly affect the growth and harvest of crops.
Interpretation of the old people
When asked about the meaning of this sentence, they usually have the following interpretations:
1. Worry about wind and rain: The elderly think that it is easy to rain on the 27th day of May, and too much rain is not good for the growth of crops.
2. Worry about farming: If there is unfavorable weather during the busy farming season, it will affect the progress of crop harvesting.
3. Expecting peace: Traditionally, people also hope to pray for family safety and a good harvest on a good day.
Modern understanding and thinking
With the advancement of technology and the improvement of the accuracy of weather forecasting, people's ability to control the weather has increased. However, whether in ancient or modern times, the saying "May is afraid of the twenty-seventh" reflects people's awe of the natural environment and their expectations for a better life. This simple view of ecology and labor is worthy of our deep thought and inheritance.
Tomorrow is May 27th, and no matter how the weather changes, we must keep a normal heart. In the face of the natural environment, we must learn to respect and adapt, and strive to develop in harmony. At the same time, we should also inherit and promote the wisdom and virtues of traditional culture to make our lives more colorful.