The barn owl (chim heo) is a small bird whose cry sounds like a pig squealing. This bird always appears at night and never during the day. When this bird hoots, pointing toward the house, it is considered a bad omen, a cause for concern.
- 19:00 to 21:00: A death or difficult circumstance in the family.
- 21:00 to 23:00: Bad news arrives from afar.
- 23:00 to 01:00: Loss of a loved one; beware and protect children.
- 01:00 to 03:00: Traffic accident for a family member.
- 03:00 to 05:00: A severely ill person will lose hope/die.