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What do the six evils in the Gregorian calendar mean?

These words have a certain cultural background and meaning, and the following are the specific explanations: Hook: refers to one of the methods of punishing prisoners on death row in criminal law, that is, hanging prisoners with ropes until they die. Funeral car: A car specially used to transport coffins in ancient funerals, usually black, symbolizing death. Six pests: refers to the prevention and treatment of six diseases in health, namely mosquito-borne malaria, cholera, rat-borne plague, flea-borne black death, fleas and lice. The concept in ancient philosophy refers to the unity and coordination of the whole universe, including heaven, earth, people, things, time and space. Suzaku: One of the four spirits in ancient myths and legends, symbolizing the south and summer, is usually depicted as a red phoenix. In China culture, Suzaku also means auspiciousness, good omen and happiness.