Screen door

A screen door (ping men) is a type of plain-surfaced paneled door crafted from relatively thin wooden boards. It is commonly installed behind a festooned gate or within walls separating courtyards. Functioning as an inward-facing barrier akin to an indoor screen, its primary purpose is to provide shielding and privacy. Screen doors are rarely opened, reserved for significant occasions like major ancestral rituals or family gatherings. While they are typically square in shape, special designs such as circular, hexagonal, or octagonal variations can also be found, particularly in gardens.