A dream of a butterfly dying

Misfortune will befall a female spouse.

A dream of holding a dead person and crying sadly

Something terrible will happen in the household.

A dream of feeling unmoved despite a family member's death

Even though something remarkable happened, you acted as though it were natural, and others will criticize you.

A dream of a deceased wife looking out from behind a door

Children may throw tantrums, family members may quarrel, or relations with neighbors may become uncomfortable.

A dream of sleet

An ominous dream—a minor carelessness will bring about sorrow.

A dream of your mother breastfeeding another child, not you

Judge coolly whether you are working fruitlessly for others' benefit—the fruits of your labor are going to someone else.

A dream of living with your deceased parents

A warning to be careful of unexpected accidents.

A dream of an ancestor appearing and crying

You may taste misfortune such as dishonor, and illness may arise in the family. The grave site may be unfavorable.

A dream of crying sadly and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of your parents getting angry and scolding you

A warning that there are mistakes in your work—be careful.

A dream of scolding and hitting a young child

The child is in danger—pay extra attention to them.

A dream of mercilessly killing close people and feeling satisfied

Whatever the deceased wished to do will be easily accomplished, and difficult matters will be resolved.

A dream of taking a cold corpse outside and discarding it

You will lose hard-earned wealth, or your reputation will be ruined.

A dream of crying and bowing before a corpse

You will inherit an estate.

A dream of burying a corpse you killed

Something needs to be handled cleanly or hidden.

A dream of bringing home a dead and spoiled pig

Trouble will arise in the household.

A dream of a baby dying right after birth

An auspicious dream—difficulties will be resolved, and gains will follow.

A dream of a baby dying right after birth

An auspicious dream—difficulties will be resolved, and gains will follow.

A dream of your mother lying sick

If the dreamer is a woman, she herself will feel physical and mental fatigue or hardship.

A dream of your mother wearing a wedding dress and getting married

An ominous dream—please pay extra attention to your mother.

A dream of wiping your hands on an apron

A married daughter will come home to visit her parents.

A dream of burying a corpse you killed

Something will need to be handled cleanly or kept secret.

A dream of an unfamiliar woman sobbing

Something bad will happen to your family or your personal life.

A dream of a sibling dying in an accident

A dream reflecting a wish for a competitor to disappear.

A dream of burying a corpse you killed in the ground

Something will need to be handled cleanly or kept secret.

A dream of enjoying dog meat

Sibling quarrels or involvement in complicated matters will lead to financial losses.

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

You are determined to accomplish something with great attachment.

A dream of holding an empty coffin with no corpse inside

You will discuss divorce with your spouse, or be swindled and suffer a great loss.

A dream of your parents dying and wailing in sorrow

You will receive a spiritual or material inheritance, and difficult work, projects, or business will be accomplished.

A dream of salting fish with salt

A family member will face misfortune or illness.

A dream of mercilessly killing those close to you and feeling satisfied

Whatever the deceased wished to do in reality will be accomplished easily and difficult problems will be well handled.

A dream of searching everywhere for a precious item

You did something that pricks your conscience, or acted against your true feelings, and your heart is reproaching you.

A dream of a patient crying sadly

A distant relative or acquaintance will visit. If you scold the patient and they cry, it is an omen of disaster.

A dream of burying a corpse carelessly

You will be reluctant to reveal anything about yourself and want to keep it a personal secret.

A dream of a deceased daughter appearing

It symbolizes a task you are emotionally attached to and trying to accomplish.

A dream of your mother trying to kill you

Do not worry—it simply reflects your desire to live on your own terms and be free from your mother's interference.

A dream of a deceased ancestor caressing a family member

That family member will fall ill or experience physical ailment.

A dream of bringing home a dead pig

Something bad will happen in the household, or a source of trouble will emerge.

A dream of a strange child calling you Mom (or Dad)

If you welcome the child gladly, a new family member will join. If you ignore them, you will get entangled in an unnecessary incident and face embarrassment.

A dream of a deceased older sister appearing

A sign that something unfortunate may happen—especially losing energy or falling ill. Accidents are also possible, so be careful.

A dream of a divine figure cutting ribs with a sword and looking inside with candlelight

This was the pregnancy dream of Tang Dynasty Emperor Suzong, who gave birth to Emperor Daizong.

A dream of someone who died unjustly appearing

You will be tormented by mental anguish or illness.

A dream of feeling guilty while committing a wrongdoing

You will feel dissatisfied with the other person, and nothing you do will work out.

A dream of red snow

A sign of injury due to unexpected carelessness.

A dream of carrying a dead pig on your shoulders

A source of trouble will arise at home.

A dream of crying loudly or sobbing quietly in the kitchen

A major quarrel between spouses may occur, or dissatisfaction may lead to separation.

A dream of picking up and eating a fallen ripe persimmon

You will be disrespected by someone.

A dream of black smoke rising from the ground

An ominous sign that someone in the family will die.

A dream of receiving a telegram about your father's death

You may actually receive an obituary notice, or a business or wish will not work out.

A dream of seeing someone else being hit by snow

An ominous dream—you may be sued or suffer the loss of a parent.