Keep benefits, opportunities, or resources within the family or inner circle rather than sharing with outsiders. It reflects a protective, in-group mentality.
An agricultural metaphor from rural China, where irrigation was vital. It emphasizes loyalty to one's family and clan over strangers.
It signals the importance of kinship and trust in Chinese society. It encourages prioritizing close relationships and maintaining group cohesion, even at the cost of fairness.
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