Therefore, the east and west in the proverb refer to the east wing and the west wing in the home respectively, which means that when building a house, both sides should build wings. If there is no wing in the east, it will have a negative impact on the elderly, that is, the male host, from illness to death.
This traditional superstition also represents people's yearning for a better life. Modern houses are generally high-rise buildings in cities, and obviously this factor will not be considered. Developers in the development of a residential area, will also consider lighting, north-south orientation, convenient living and other patterns.
Especially young people, I'm afraid few people know this proverb. Most of them are looking for their favorite apartment. This proverb is obviously more suitable for building houses in the countryside. Some elderly people in rural areas will still consider this factor when building houses. After all, they have been doing this all their lives.
So whether to consider this proverb is completely different from person to person. No matter in urban or rural areas, people who are a little superstitious will seriously think about this proverb, especially the man mentioned in the sentence. If he can do it, he will do his best. I guess no one wants to make fun of themselves.