Same as above but specifically about a lazy man (懒汉). Poverty can be overcome, but a lazy man will drag the whole family down.
This is a variant of the previous saying, with a gendered focus on men as breadwinners. It reinforces the expectation that men should be industrious providers.
It's a direct critique of a social failure—a man not fulfilling his role. By using '懒汉' rather than just 'lazy person,' it specifically shames men who shirk responsibility, reinforcing gender roles and the value of hard work.
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