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家家有本难念的经

jiā jiā yǒu běn nán niàn de jīng
Every family has a hard scripture to recite.

Every household has a sutra that is difficult to chant.

This means every family has its own troubles and difficultie...

This means every family has its own troubles and difficulties that outsiders cannot fully understand. It encourages empathy and discourages envy or judgment of others' lives.

The metaphor of a 'scripture' (经) comes from Buddhist chanting, which requires effort and devotion. Each family's 'scripture' is its unique set of challenges that must be endured.

Someone might say this when a friend complains about their in-laws, or when comparing their own family problems to someone else's seemingly perfect life.

This saying normalizes hardship and reduces the pressure to appear perfect. It signals that struggle is universal, fostering compassion rather than comparison.

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