It means minding one's own business and not interfering in others' affairs. It can be neutral (self-reliance) or negative (selfishness, lack of community spirit).
This comes from a longer proverb: 'Each sweeps the snow from their own doorstep, and doesn't worry about the frost on others' roofs.' It reflects a pragmatic, individualistic streak within a collectivist society.
It serves as a boundary-setting tool. In a society where social obligations can be heavy, this saying gives people permission to focus on their own responsibilities and avoid unnecessary entanglements.
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