What does zuozao on the calendar mean?
Recently, the traditional folk topic of "making a stove" has aroused heated discussions on social media. Many netizens are curious about the meaning of "it is appropriate to make a stove" in the old almanac. Based on the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days, this article will analyze this folk phenomenon and compile relevant hot events for readers' reference.
1. What is "making a stove"?

"Zuozao" is a term in the traditional Chinese almanac, which refers to the act of building or renovating a kitchen stove. The ancients believed that the stove is related to the family's wealth and health, so it needs to be done on an auspicious day. In modern context, it is more often used as a symbol of "kitchen decoration" or "home renovation".
| Date | Related hot search topics | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| May 20 | #老黄利伊在zuzao# | 128.5 |
| May 22 | #kitchen decoration pit avoidance guide# | 89.3 |
| May 25 | #INTELLIGENT KITCHEN APPLIANCES RECOMMENDED# | 156.7 |
2. Recent hot-related events
1.Smart home craze:Xiaomi released a new smart stove that supports voice control, and the Weibo topic has been read 230 million times.
2.Revival of traditional culture:Station B’s UP host “Ancient Method Construction” demonstrated traditional stove construction techniques, and the video views exceeded 4 million.
3.Healthy Eating Trends:Xiaohongshu’s “low-oil cooker” notes grew by 120% week-on-week, reflecting modern people’s concern for healthy cooking.
| platform | Popular content types | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| Douyin | Stove review video | "Comparison of stoves worth 10,000 yuan" has 820,000 likes |
| Zhihu | Feng shui layout discussion | 12,000 answers to "Kitchen location taboos" |
| WeChat public account | Interpretation of the Old Almanac | "2024 Auspicious Dates for Stove" Read 10w+ |
3. Interpretation from a modern perspective
1.Practical value:Choosing the dry season to renovate the kitchen can indeed avoid construction problems caused by moisture and reflect the wisdom of the ancients.
2.Cultural symbols:Young people have redefined "making a stove" as a "sense of life ritual", which has given rise to new topics such as # Transform Kitchen Check-in #.
3.Business transformation:Home appliance brands have taken advantage of the situation for marketing, with FOTILE, Robam Electric, etc. launching the “Almanac Recommended Models” product line.
4. Data Observation
| keywords | Baidu Index (last 7 days) | year-on-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| Make a stove | 8,542 | 320% |
| kitchen decoration | 24,789 | 45% |
| Stove Feng Shui | 6,321 | 180% |
5. Trend Forecast
1.Fusion of tradition and modernity:It is expected that more smart home products will add the "almanac reminder" function.
2.Content creation opportunities:Historical research content (such as "An Examination of the Origin of Kitchen God Belief") may become the next hot spot.
3.Business value extension:The decoration platform may launch interactive tools such as the "Auspicious Day Calculator for Stove Making".
Conclusion: From the popularity of "Zuo Zao", it can be seen that contemporary people's interpretation of traditional culture is showing the characteristics of both pragmatism and interest. This phenomenon is not only a rediscovery of folk knowledge, but also reflects the collision and integration of modern life needs and traditional wisdom.
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