What does breaking a bowl mean? How to interpret the meaning of breaking a bowl?

Bowls are an item that can be found on every household's dining table. In China, many people use traditional porcelain bowls at home. Although these bowls are beautiful in appearance, they are fragile. I believe many of my friends have had the experience of accidentally breaking a bowl.

What does breaking a bowl mean?

The saying that breaking a bowl is a good omen:
According to traditional Chinese customs, breaking a bowl means new sources of wealth for the owner, and it also means peace and security throughout the years and turning misfortune into good fortune. However, in Chinese customs, people cannot throw away a bowl if it is accidentally broken, because doing so means losing money and may even bring more bad effects to the owner of the bowl.
The saying that breaking a bowl is a bad omen:
However, if the bowl is broken a few days before the Lunar New Year, it is usually a bad sign, indicating that the new year will see a decline in fortune, less wealth, health problems, frequent misfortunes, and in short, things will become more unlucky. In addition, breaking a bowl is also a reminder. If you have been restless and irritable recently, then breaking the bowl suggests that you should adjust your mentality. Bad mood will only bring you more trouble.

How to solve the problem of breaking a bowl

1. Wrap the broken bowl with a red cloth .<br/>If you accidentally break a bowl, don’t just sweep the pieces into the trash can with a broom. Instead, you should wrap the broken bowl with red cloth or red cardboard and then proceed to the next step.
2. Say auspicious words at the right time . If a bowl is broken, don’t immediately say things like “what a bad luck” or “how come the bowl is broken”. Instead, we should say some auspicious words at the right time, such as "peace be upon us every year" and "every step will bring you good luck", which can make your luck better.
3. Cook dessert for your family that night
If you accidentally break a bowl one day, in addition to saying some auspicious words and paying attention to some details, you should also invite good friends to your home, cook desserts for your friends and family that night, and have a lively meal together, which can bring good mood and good luck.