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yannickmahe on March 30, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: China's Ghost Cities and Malls

Probably depends on the family. In my case (she was indeed born in China), it's not so much her parents as her who cares a lot about that.

xtqctz on March 30, 2011 [–]

When discussing the characteristics of their ideal husband, Chinese girls will occasional joking (not really) say, "有车，有房，父母双亡”。 Which means, "[He] has a car, a house, and both of his parents are dead." Filial piety is hard work.

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