3.Breaking:(Sui)
Never break a bowl, plate, glass, vase, or mirror, because breaking
may result in money loss and family split in the future. The remedy is to say, “Sui Sui Ping An,” which means safe and sound every year. The pronunciation of Chinese character Year (岁 Sui) and Broken (碎 Sui) are the same, so people use the homophones to expel bad luck.
4.Using Scissors:
Just like doing needlework, using scissors is an omen for possible quarrels with others. If people want to go through the year peacefully, it is a big ‘NO’ to use that tool during the first lunar month.