First, in case of water leakage, you can put out the fire immediately.
In the past, some houses were made of bamboo or wood, so things were particularly easy to catch fire when they were dry. So many people will put two large water tanks in front of their homes and fill them with water.
In this way, once a fire breaks out, it can be put out immediately to minimize the loss. The water tank in front of the door has become a guarantee, which can protect the health of family members.
Second, feng shui will be better if there is water in front of the door.
The older generation believes in geomantic omen, and the house should be built in a place with good geomantic omen, so that future generations can be blessed and the wealth at home will be good. The water in feng shui means wealth. Put two large water tanks in front of the door and fill them with water to achieve the purpose of gathering money.
Some people will leave the whole process of building a house to the Feng Shui master, who will tell you how to build it and where to put things best. Including the size and orientation of the water tank. In the past, these two large water tanks at the door also had a name, called? Menhai? As the name implies, it is the sea in front of the door. What does this proverb say? Sea? That's it.
It can be seen from this proverb that in the past, people were also very crisis-conscious and always prepared for fire prevention. On the other hand, people have good wishes when building houses.
Although we now seem to think that this practice is superstitious and has no basis, people will always have such a beautiful sustenance, just regard it as an idea.