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子不嫌母丑,狗不嫌家贫

zǐ bù xián mǔ chǒu, gǒu bù xián jiā pín
A son never despises his mother's plainness, and a dog never despises its home's poverty.

Son does not dislike mother ugly, dog does not dislike home poor.

Family bonds are unconditional—children should love and resp...

Family bonds are unconditional—children should love and respect their parents regardless of their appearance or circumstances. Loyalty to one's family is as natural as a dog's loyalty to its home.

This saying emphasizes filial piety, a cornerstone of Confucian ethics, and the idea that family is the most fundamental source of identity and belonging.

Someone might say this when a child shows embarrassment about their parents' humble appearance or background, reminding them of their duty to honor their family.

It reinforces the absolute and unconditional nature of family loyalty, using the dog's instinctual devotion as a metaphor to shame those who would abandon or disrespect their parents.

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