We care for the old and infirm in the home, but old people here usually live in separate places either because they do not wish to be a burden to their children or because they prefer to maintain their individual lifestyles.

• 我们中国人在家供养老弱病残，但这里的老人们通常分开单住，这可能是因为他们不愿成为孩子们的负担，也可能是因为他们愿意保 持自己独特的生活方式。