In Qi Men Dun Jia (Qimen), the 8 Doors are like the main “action gates” that tell you what will happen or how things will turn out. Each door got its own meaning – some good for career, some good for love, some better avoid.
If you blur blur about Qi Men Dun Jia, no worries lah, this Singlish version will explain the 8 Doors in a way you sure understand!
生门 Sheng Men – Life Door
Wah, this one solid leh. Sheng Men is growth, life, health, abundance. Basically the “bao jiak” door.
Good for:
- Starting project.
- Make money.
- Family matters.
- Learn new skill.
Think of Sheng Men like you kena 13th month bonus unexpectedly. Extra money, extra life, extra shiok.
Example:
You want to start side hustle selling kaya toast online. Sheng Men appear, steady lah. Business will grow, customers happy, your bread won’t chao da.
In relationship also good. Want to propose? Sheng Men give blessing, maybe she say “yes” faster than you say “I love you.”
But hor, one small warning: Sheng Men sometimes make people over-confident. Don’t because door open then you throw money into crypto thinking can become next Bitcoin millionaire. Later rug pull, you also pull hair.
伤门 Shang Men – Injury Door
Wah lao eh, this one cannot play play. Shang Men means injury, accident, argument, money loss.
You know when you walk on Orchard Road rainy day, never bring umbrella, then kena splash by passing car? That’s Shang Men vibe.
Bad for:
- Making big decisions.
- Driving recklessly.
- Gambling.
- Office politics (sure kena backstab).
Example:
You want to invest $50k in your fren’s “sure win” kopi coin (crypto lah). Chart show Shang Men. Eh hello, don’t be gong kia, sure burn money one.
Or, you want to play soccer with bros, but Shang Men appear. Means later maybe you sprain ankle, kena foul until cry mother. Better skip, go eat prata instead.
Lesson: Shang Men say “be careful.” Don’t act hero, later become zero.
杜门 Du Men – Obstruct Door
This one sibeh sian. Du Men means blockage, obstacles, cannot move forward.
You know that feeling when you stuck at ERP gantry no cashcard, car behind keep honk? That’s Du Men.
Good for:
- Reflection.
- Strategic planning.
- Study quietly.
- Do behind-the-scenes work.
Bad for:
- Big action.
- Confrontation.
- Launch new biz.
Example:
You want to open nasi lemak stall tomorrow. Du Men appear. Aiya, don’t lah. Maybe supplier no deliver rice, maybe staff MC, maybe neighbour complain smell too strong.
Instead, use Du Men to plan marketing. Think new menu, adjust recipe, strategise next step.
Du Men is like rain during picnic. Don’t angry lah, just eat under shelter, wait for sun come back.
景门 Jing Men – View Door
Eh, this one is the “look look see see” door. Jing Men means observation, study, travel, research.
Good for:
- Gathering info.
- Check competitor.
- Study new course.
- Travel sightseeing (but not dangerous adventure hor).
Example:
Your boss ask you whether to expand company to Malaysia. Chart show Jing Men. Don’t straightaway say yes lah. Go do market research first, jalan jalan see property, talk to people. Jing Men is like Google – check info before you buy something on Lazada.
But hor, Jing Men not good for risky gamble. Don’t use it to “guess” Toto number. You only see other people win, you still lose.
死门 Si Men – Death Door
Aiyo, hear already also scared right? Death Door. But hor, don’t panic, not every time mean you die lah. Si Men just means danger, ending, things not favourable.
Good for:
- Ending something toxic.
- Hiding, staying low.
- Doing underground, secret thing (not illegal hor).
Bad for:
- Big decisions.
- Start business.
- Gamble.
Example:
Your fren jio you go Genting casino. Chart show Si Men. Wah lao, you sure donate money to casino one. Better stay home, watch Netflix, save your wallet.
Or, you want to resign job but Si Men appear. Careful lah. Maybe new company unstable, you jump ship then kena retrench. Use Si Men wisely: end only what really need to end.
So, Si Men is like makan expired sushi – you can, but later stomach pain until regret.
惊门 Jing Men – Dispute Door
Ahhh, this one most drama. Jing Men means conflict, accident, quarrel.
You know MRT peak hour, someone push you, you scold, then whole carriage stare at you? That’s Jing Men.
Bad for:
- Arguments.
- Negotiations.
- Driving (road rage).
- Starting quarrel with girlfriend (confirm sleep sofa).
Example:
You see chart show Jing Men, then you still go Facebook comment “Pineapple on pizza is the best.” Confirm kena flame war. Better keep quiet.
But hor, Jing Men also got use. Can use for exposing truth. Sometimes you need conflict to solve bigger problem. Like confront staff who always slack, so company can improve.
So don’t scared lah. Just manage carefully. Jing Men is like chilli padi – small but fiery. Eat too much, backside burn.
Conclusion
Wah, so long story, you still here ah? Steady lah, you confirm got patience.
These 8 Doors not to scare you, but to help you. Qi Men Dun Jia is like GPS for life. Sometimes the road smooth (Kai Men, Sheng Men), sometimes must detour (Du Men, Xiu Men), sometimes kena jam (Shang Men, Jing Men), sometimes better stay home (Si Men).
Main thing: don’t stubborn. If chart say rest, then rest. If chart say chiong, then chiong. Like that, you save time, save money, save energy.
Life already stressful, why not use ancient wisdom to make it smoother? Next time before you act, check which door open. Maybe save you from heart pain, or even help you tio jackpot (legit kind lah, not illegal one).
So, remember ah – Qi Men Dun Jia, 8 Doors, steady Singlish style. Learn already, can share with frens at kopitiam, sure become the most happening storyteller.
