Jiā yǒu yīxīn, yǒuqián mǎi jīn; jiā yǒu èr xīn, wú qián mǎi zhēn.

家有一心有錢買金, 家有二心無錢買針。

Lit [If the whole] family [is of] one mind, [they will] have money to buy gold; [if the whole] family [is of] two minds, [they will] not have [enough] money to buy [even] a needle.

Fig Family unity is of paramount importance in ensuring a family's success.

Note [Note: èrxīn as one word means “disloyal”; see also jiā hé wànshì xīng above.]

Topics COOPERATION FAMILIES MONEY SUCCESS UNITY