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不当家不知柴米贵

bù dāngjiā bù zhī chái mǐ guì
You don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you run the household.

Not run household, not know firewood rice expensive.

You can't appreciate the real cost of living until you're th...

You can't appreciate the real cost of living until you're the one responsible for managing a budget. It's about gaining empathy for those who manage money and resources.

In traditional Chinese families, the 'head of household' managed all finances. This saying is often used to teach young people about the value of money and the burden of responsibility.

Someone might say this to a young adult who spends money carelessly, or to a new homeowner who suddenly realizes how much groceries and utilities cost.

It's a lesson in empathy and responsibility—by putting yourself in the manager's shoes, you learn to appreciate their efforts. It also serves as a gentle rebuke to the naive, reminding them that practical knowledge comes from experience, not theory.

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