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钱不是万能的

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Money isn't everything.

money is not all-powerful

Money cannot solve every problem — it can't buy health, love...

Money cannot solve every problem — it can't buy health, love, happiness, or time. It's a reminder that there are things more important than wealth.

This is a universal sentiment, but in China it's often used in the context of family and relationships, where emotional bonds are considered irreplaceable.

Someone might say this when a rich person is unhappy, or when someone is sacrificing their health or family for money.

It's a moral reminder to keep money in perspective, especially in a society that has become increasingly materialistic. It signals that the speaker values deeper things.

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