But because male children are seen as more valuable, as well as more likely to support their parents in old age, some parents chose to have a son over a daughter. The result? Large numbers of surplus men who will likely never get married. In fact, one study has predicted that by 2030, 1 in 5 Chinese men in their 30s will never have married , while another states that 94% of unmarried people in China are men.

但是因为男孩子对家里显得更为重要，在父母年迈时也看上去更能照顾他们，因此一些父母会有重男轻女的思想。结果呢？大量的男性可能找不到配偶。实际上，一项调查预测到2030年，20%的中国男性30几岁会还没结婚，另一个调查表明94%的未婚人士会是男性。

Some parents are trying to find partners for their sons at physical markets, where people post personal ads detailing their characteristics, as well as their work and educational achievements. Traditionally China has seen high levels of marriage, usually among the young, but measures brought in by the government, as well as increased education and career opportunities for women have meant marriages are happening later.

一些家长会帮自己的儿子相亲，贴上广告介绍儿子的性格、工作和教育背景。通常来说中国的婚姻都是较高标准的，尤其是在年轻人之间。但是政府标准的引入，以及教育程度的提高、女性工作机会的增加都使得年轻人结婚更晚。

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