Yǒu qīnniáng, yǒu hòu yé; wú qīnniáng, wú téng rè.

有親娘有後爺, 無親娘無疼熱。

Lit [If you] have [your] own mother, [you'll] have a step-father [to take care of you, but if your] mother isn't [around anymore, you'll] get no affection [from either your step-mother, nor from your father, who will focus on his new wife and his children by her].

Note [A common occurrence in traditional China; see also gé chóng dùpí above.]

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