What does the duck in July and a half mean?

The duck in July and a half means that I don't know if I am alive or dead.

Ducks in July and a half don't know whether they are alive or dead. It refers to a folk saying that ducks are still chirping in July and a half of the lunar calendar, and they have no idea that they are about to be slaughtered, and they don't know whether they are alive or dead.

A duck in July and a half can sometimes be used to describe a self-righteous, boastful person who doesn't know the danger and seriousness.

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Reasons for killing ducks in July and a half:

On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, a ceremony is mainly held to help orphans and ghosts and turn over the undead. In Chaoshan, although July 15 is the official festival of Shigu, the folk custom of Shigu covers the whole July.

Because of the long duration, the sacrifices are mostly chickens and ducks. This time has little to do with whether ducks bark or not. Anyway, it is necessary to kill early and kill slowly. After Shigu in July, the production and consumption of ducks completed a cycle and reached a balance.