What does it mean to have an iron broom in life?

Carrying an iron broom all one's life is a folk saying, which means that a person is destined to live a poor and ordinary life and will lose his parents or relatives earlier. "You have iron all your life, but you have no money. A broom knocks on the door of a rich family" is a complete expression of this proverb. Legend has it that people who are destined to wear iron brooms, despite their hard work, are not allowed to get rich by fate, and they are often envied or bullied by others. This proverb originated from the superstitious culture in ancient China, but it is still widely used today.

Although fate is predestined to a great extent, it is personal behavior and efforts that determine a person's living state. This proverb should remind us that no matter how ordinary our position is or how low our position is, we should try our best to achieve higher personal goals. Don't use destiny's poverty as an excuse, but change your destiny by learning to broaden your horizons and improve your own quality.

In today's society, we need to reinterpret this proverb. If we understand the "iron broom" as an ordinary job rather than a symbol of fate, it reminds us to respect workers and any respected profession. Therefore, we should not despise any job, nor should we have prejudice and discrimination because of one's identity or occupation. We should realize that every job is a part of society and should be treated equally.