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亲不过父母,近不过夫妻

qīn bù guò fù mǔ, jìn bù guò fū qī
No one is closer than parents; no one is nearer than a spouse.

Close not exceed parents, near not exceed husband-wife.

This emphasizes the two most important relationships in a pe...

This emphasizes the two most important relationships in a person's life: the bond with one's parents and the bond with one's spouse. It suggests that these are the deepest and most intimate connections a person will have.

In traditional Chinese culture, filial piety (xiào) is the highest virtue, and marriage is seen as a lifelong union. This saying affirms both, placing them at the center of a person's social and emotional world.

Someone might say this when explaining why they prioritize their family, or to comfort someone who is feeling lonely, reminding them of their core relationships.

It reinforces the family as the fundamental unit of society and the primary source of emotional support. It guides people to invest in these relationships above all others.

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