重男轻女 (zhòng nán qīng nǚ)

📖 Today's 成语: 重男轻女 (zhòng nán qīng nǚ) Meaning: Valuing men and belittling women (preference for sons over daughters) Summary: 重男轻女 (zhòng nán qīng nǚ) refers to the historical and cultural bias of favoring sons over daughters. While rooted in ancient patriarchal structures, it is now primarily used in a critical context to point out gender inequality within families or society. Understanding this term is essential for grasping social dynamics and historical gender roles in Chinese culture. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:重男轻女 (zhòng nán qīng nǚ) | 每天成语