親疏有別 (can1 so1 jau5 bit6) — there are differences between family members and outsiders in Cantonese
canˉ¹親soˉ¹疏jauˏ₅有bitˍ₆別简 亲疏有别
Mandarin Pinyin: qin1 shu1 you3 bie2
Meaning of 親疏有別
nounthere are differences between family members and outsiders
nounprioritize family members over outsiders; give favour to those close to oneself; make/have distinction between close associates and mere acquaintances