What does it mean to flee east and west?

To flee east and west is to flee and scatter in all directions.

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There is a traditional Chinese idiom called "fleeing in the east and scattering in the west", which describes the situation of people being exiled and separated. The specific origin of this idiom is not clearly recorded, but the related zodiac animals can be found in the Chinese zodiac.

According to the Chinese zodiac, the pig is located between the dog and the rat, so it was considered a possible choice. People born in the Year of the Pig are usually gentle and kind-hearted and do not like fighting. They prefer to avoid disputes and remain calm. Moreover, the image of the pig symbolizes wealth and happiness, so people are more willing to associate this auspicious meaning with the zodiac pig.

Zodiac culture is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and has profound historical and cultural connotations. The zodiac is widely used in various aspects, such as New Year pictures, folk festivals, folk songs and dances, etc. People's understanding and interpretation of different zodiac signs also reflect changes in social concepts and values.

In addition to the pig as a suitable zodiac sign, running away may also be related to other zodiac signs. It depends on the specific situation and context. For example, in ancient historical events, there were large-scale migrations and immigrants in the Year of the Dog and the Year of the Rat. Therefore, the Dog and the Rat can also be regarded as the zodiac signs of people fleeing in different directions.

In addition to the pig being the zodiac sign that flees, there are other explanations that may be related to specific situations. For example, the Year of the Horse and the Year of the Snake may lead to fleeing and scattering due to the instinctive pursuit of animals. In addition, in historical events, large-scale population migration may also occur in the Year of the Rabbit and the Year of the Dragon.

Therefore, depending on the actual situation and context, the appropriate zodiac sign can be selected to interpret the flight. Regardless of the interpretation of the zodiac, zodiac culture plays an important role in Chinese society, reflecting people's recognition and inheritance of traditional culture and values.

Summary: According to the traditional Chinese zodiac culture, the pig is a suitable choice for the zodiac sign that flees east and west. However, zodiac interpretations can vary depending on geography, historical context, and specific situations. Zodiac culture is of great significance in traditional Chinese culture and plays an important role in people's understanding of history, inheriting culture and maintaining social cohesion.