This proverb emphasizes the importance of family as your primary support system and friends as your extended support network when you are away from home. It highlights the value of building strong social connections.
In Chinese culture, guanxi (relationships/connections) are crucial for navigating life, especially in a society where personal networks often determine access to opportunities and resources.
This saying reinforces the social norm of interdependence. It signals that it's not only acceptable but expected to rely on your social network for support, and it encourages people to cultivate friendships as a form of social capital.
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