yard enclosed by houses in four directions. It is a closed residence with only one gate
leading to the outside. Houses on the north are the largest ones and
used as the owners' bedrooms. Houses on the two flanks are the residences
of their descendants.
The arrangement represents the hierarchy in
a family. The screen wall stands behind the gate to
protect the residents from wind-blown sand. Chinese believe that the screen wall can also
ward off bad luck. Therefore, the wall is usually decorated exquisitely.
The s h yun is intended to unite all
the family members to enjoy a harmonious and happy life together..
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