What does it mean when a cicada enters a house?
Recently, the topic of "cicadas entering the house" has sparked heated discussions on social media. Many netizens shared their experiences of cicadas suddenly appearing in their homes and discussed the meaning behind this phenomenon. Combining the hot content on the entire Internet in the past 10 days, this article will analyze the symbolic meaning, scientific explanation and related folk culture of cicadas entering the home, and attach hot topic data.
1. Hot topic data on the entire network (last 10 days)
| Platform | Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Hot trends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicada's prediction of entering home | 12.5 | rise | |
| Douyin | Cicadas fly into the house | 8.7 | peak |
| Zhihu | Cicadas are superstitious about entering the house | 3.2 | Smooth |
| little red book | cicada mascot | 5.1 | New |
2. The folk customary meaning of cicadas entering the home
1.auspicious symbol: In traditional culture, cicada (cicada) is regarded as a symbol of "transformation and rebirth". Because its larvae lie dormant underground for a long time and emerge as adults, folk believe that its entry into the home heralds "good luck coming" or "the family is about to undergo changes."
2.fortune signs: There is a saying in some areas that "the sound of cicadas brings wealth", and it is believed that the sound of cicadas can attract wealth. Netizen @小雨 shared: “Grandma said that cicadas entering the house are ‘lucky cicadas’, and I received the project bonus the next day!”
3.Warning effect: There is also a view that the frequent chirping of cicadas may indicate abnormal weather conditions (such as drought), and it is necessary to pay attention to changes in the living environment.
3. Explanation from a scientific perspective
| phenomenon | scientific reasons | Related cases |
|---|---|---|
| Cicada breaks into house | The flight path deviates during the summer breeding season; phototaxis leads to stray entry | Netizens in many places in Jiangsu reported that cicadas pounced on lights at night |
| appear concentratedly | Synchronization of regional cicada hatching cycles | In a community in Shandong, more than 20 people were found in a single day. |
4. Excerpts of hotly discussed opinions among netizens
1.metaphysics:
"The shedding of cicadas represents 'rebirth'. After the company laid off employees, my family moved to Cicada. A month later, I found a better job!" - Weibo user @风行行行
2.pragmatic:
"It's just bugs! It is recommended to check the gaps in doors and windows. I found 5 of them in my house and finally found a hole in the screen window." - Douyin comment @家小 expert
3.cultural studies school:
"In the Book of Songs, cicadas symbolize nobility, and cicadas contained in jade burials in the Han Dynasty symbolize 'eternal life'. Modern people should pay more attention to the ecological significance." - Zhihu answer @cultural textual research party
5. How to deal with cicadas that enter your home
1.Protective release: Use a paper cup to lightly clasp it and move it to an outdoor tree.
2.Precautions: Install window screens to reduce the attraction of strong light at night.
3.folk rituals(Optional): In some areas, there is a blessing custom of "tying a red string with cicadas and releasing them to fly".
Conclusion
Whether it is regarded as a natural phenomenon or a cultural symbol, the hot discussion of "cicadas entering the home" reflects modern people's new interpretation of traditional symbols. As environmental blogger @lvye said: "The chirping of cicadas is the sound of summer. Instead of worrying about the meaning, it is better to listen to the sound of nature."
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