Does the high threshold of ancient houses symbolize that the richer the family, the higher the threshold?

The higher the threshold of the ancient house, it proves that this family has identity and status, and the specific economic situation of this family is also better. Because the cost of building a high threshold is very high, it is difficult for ordinary people to pay this cost, but they will build some low thresholds that meet their own housing structure. However, wealthy families think that the threshold is relatively high, so that people with status and status can come to their homes as guests, and people without status and status will not come.

First, the role of the threshold Of course, the threshold is not only a symbol of identity and status. Most doorsills have their special structural functions. If a family has no threshold, it is unrealistic, because the threshold can help the whole door structure become reasonable, and finally make the door more solid and stable. If there is no threshold, then the door and the ground are directly connected, and there will be great friction between the door and the ground, which will eventually lead to different degrees of damage to the door and the ground. In order to keep the home warm and increase the service life of the door, setting the threshold is the most important work.

Second, the significance of the threshold Because people have a habitual action when crossing the threshold, such as bending over and bowing, the height of the threshold and the ground is different. If you don't look down, you are likely to trip over the threshold. The act of bowing is a respect for such residents, and it is also a polite way for one person to enter another's home. Of course, people are also particular when they cross the threshold. For example, you can't step on the threshold, but you need to cross the threshold. This not only symbolizes the guests' respect for the residents, but also symbolizes their respect for themselves.

Therefore, the meaning of the threshold is different in different times, but people must respect the previous practices and make some innovations in the process of retaining the previous practices.