What does the concubine mean in fortune telling? What does _ Yu Ji mean in fortune telling?

"Concubine" refers to the lower status among ancient men's wives.

The meaning of concubine is explained as follows: "concubine" is also called "concubine wife" or "concubine room" In ancient society, men usually had multiple wives, and concubines had different status from wives. Concubines usually do not enjoy the same rights and status as wives, and their status ranks after wives. Nevertheless, concubines also had certain social status and obligations in ancient society. But modern society has abandoned polygamy, so this word is rarely used in modern Chinese.

In ancient China society, concubines' status was relatively low. The main characteristics of concubine status are as follows:

1, low social status: concubines' social status is usually considered inferior. They are degraded at the family, social and cultural levels, lacking legal status and recognition.

2. Deprivation of power and decision-making power: Compared with wives, concubines usually cannot share important decision-making power with their husbands. Their participation in family and property affairs is usually limited, while their wives enjoy more power and status.

3. Weakening of family inheritance rights: illegitimate children usually have a lower status in family inheritance and property distribution. When inheriting property, children's rights and interests may be severely restricted or even deprived.

4. The pressure of social status and moral judgment: concubines are often criticized by morality and public opinion in society. They are regarded as the destroyer of marriage by society and are excluded and discriminated against.

Reasons for concubinage in ancient society

1, carry on the family line: Men bear greater responsibility in inheriting the family blood line and continuing the family inheritance right. When the wife can't have children or boys, concubinage can increase the chances of having children, thus ensuring the continuation of the family bloodline.

2. Symbol of social status: Having multiple wives is considered as a symbol of a wealthy family, which can show the economic and social status of men and increase the prestige of the family.

3, housework and life services: concubinage can share the wife's housework and care responsibilities, including taking care of children, housework management and so on. , thus reducing the pressure on his wife.