Compare fathers

拼爹 (pīn diē): compare fathers

This term is a product of the growing disparity between rich and poor and limited social mobility. Instead of comparing ability or academic accomplishment, many feel that "comparing fathers" gives a more accurate prediction of future success.

See rich second generation.

"You have a powerful father -- so you're hired!" "Dad, let's just go home."

Golden ingot offered to school principal as father leads his child to the school gates.

"My dad is a director!" "My dad is a section chief!"