The evolution of stool: the progress and development of China culture

With the progress of the times, human life is constantly evolving. Before the invention of stools, people in China used to kneel on the ground, but there was a difference between kneeling and sitting. When the knees are bent and the thighs are in a straight line with the body, it is called kneeling posture; The thighs are stacked on the calves, and the body is upright, that is, sitting. This posture requires high physical fitness and is easy to cause fatigue, so ancient literati prefer to lie down.

The invention of stools

During the Tang Dynasty, there were frequent exchanges between Han people and ethnic minorities, and Hu stools or vests of Hu people were introduced into China. Han people found this kind of stool more comfortable and labor-saving, so on this basis, China people invented chairs and stools one after another, which brought convenience to people's lives.

Eliminate tatami

After the Song Dynasty, tatami was basically eliminated. This posture requires high physical quality and is easy to cause fatigue, so people tend to choose more comfortable and labor-saving chairs and stools.

cultural heritage

Culture always develops and progresses. The progress of China culture does not mean that we should give up the tradition of tatami, but have better substitutes. If other countries can preserve these cultures well, it does not mean that these cultures belong to them, but to the common heritage of the Chinese cultural circle. Our first task at present is to protect and inherit the existing culture in China and carry it forward.