In ancient times, "astronomy was known for more than three generations". Why was astronomy so popular in ancient times?

First of all, we must understand what it means to have more than three generations. The word "three generations" mainly comes from Confucian classics. For example, it refers to the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, especially the Zhou Dynasty, and earlier times will also refer to the three generations of "Yao, Shun and Yu". See the full text for details. This is because Confucius believes that after the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, people no longer pay attention to benevolence, righteousness and morality, so they hope to restore the three generations of saints with only one heart. What will happen to modern people if they summon three generations of saints?

There were clocks and watches in ancient times, but there were no such clocks and no mobile computers. It is necessary to observe astronomical phenomena. So, for most people, what is the relationship between astronomical phenomena and time?

Wang Chong of the Han Dynasty said in Lun Heng: "The atmosphere has not changed, and there is no land in the sky. The word "Qiqi" refers to the twenty-four solar terms mentioned today, which means that changes are in the sky. If you are not in the wild, you can learn about astronomy. Speaking of Hou Hou ... there is a word called "rule of law", which is a very interesting gadget in the description, but it was not allowed to be an official in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. After the Ming dynasty, I removed this.

This is common sense among the elderly living groups. For example, in A Dream of Red Mansions, housewives report things to their masters according to time. Looking at the moon at night, the moon looks different every day, and the height changes are different, which is also used in the lives of the ancients.

Nowadays, people basically only know or have a skill, but their life is very good, because the division of labor and cooperation between the market and the whole market has greatly improved the production efficiency, followed by a scientific leap. And cultural knowledge is divided into individuals and the whole society. The market plays a decisive role, and the progress of reform in China is a practical example.