What is "Don't do anything else"
"Don't do anything else" is a term in the traditional Chinese almanac. It usually appears in the daily taboos. It means that except for specially marked appropriate items, other things should not be done. This concept originated from the ancient culture of choosing auspiciousness and aims to guide people to avoid unlucky times or behaviors in their daily lives. In recent years, with the resurgence of traditional culture, "Don't do anything else" has once again become a hot topic on the Internet, especially on social media and short video platforms, triggering extensive discussions.
The following are the hot topics and hot content related to "Don't take any more things" on the entire Internet in the past 10 days (as of October 2023):
| Date | hot topics | heat index | Main content |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | National Day lunar calendar taboos | 850,000 | Netizens are hotly discussing whether the "don't do anything else" policy on National Day will affect travel plans |
| October 3 | Young people are superstitious about the almanac | 1.2 million | Generation Z turns to the almanac to choose auspicious days, and don’t make other things into social memes |
| October 5 | Don’t rely on scientific explanations for everything else | 650,000 | Popular science blogger analyzes the relationship between ancient astronomical calendars and modern probability |
| October 8 | Enterprise recruitment depends on the almanac | 950,000 | A company caused controversy by postponing interviews due to "doing nothing else" |
1. The origin and meaning of "Don't take advantage of the rest"
"Don't take the remaining things" comes from the ancient Chinese "Xie Ji Bian Fang Shu" and is part of the auspicious selection technique. The ancients summarized a set of rules to guide daily behavior by observing celestial phenomena, geography, yin and yang and the five elements. Specific meanings include:
2. The phenomenon of not doing anything leftover in modern society
Contemporary young people's pursuit of "do not take anything left" is more of a cultural symbol or psychological comfort. The following are typical performances:
| group | behavioral characteristics | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| Workplace crowd | Avoid the “don’t do anything leftover” day-to-day contract signing | A sales team suspended signing contracts on October 6 |
| student group | Check the almanac to choose the date before the exam | Postgraduate candidates should avoid "study" dates |
| self media | Make almanac stem chart | "Don't do anything else" daily emoticon pack hits the screen |
3. Controversy and rational approach
Although "Don't take any leftovers" has cultural research value, it should be noted:
1.Non-scientific basis:Modern meteorology and statistics have not proven its practical utility.
2.Risks of over-reliance:May affect normal decision-making, such as delaying medical or business opportunities.
3.Cultural heritage boundaries:Recommended as folklore research rather than a code of conduct.
To sum up, "Don't take anything left" is an interesting phenomenon of the collision between traditional culture and modern life. Its popularity reflects people's anxiety about uncertainty and reinterpretation of traditional culture. Looking at it rationally and with appropriate reference may be a healthier attitude.
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