Yǒuqián gāo sān bèi; wú qián gōng biàn sūn.

有錢高三輩, 無錢公變孫。

Lit [If one] has money, [one can be] promoted three generations [in the family hierarchy], [but if one] has no money, a grandfather becomes a grandson.

Fig The rich gain in seniority [and] the poor are demeaned.

Note [See also yǒuqián de wángba above.]

Topics FAMILIES HIERARCHY MONEY POVERTY SENIORITY STATUS