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What do you mean by seeking an heir?

Seeking heirs refers to the behavior of pursuing offspring between husband and wife.

The concept of seeking heirs originated from the traditional culture of China, which refers to the behavior of husband and wife to give birth to offspring in order to continue the family bloodline. In traditional society, having children is a symbol of family happiness and social status, so many people will meet this demand by begging for children. Of course, in modern society, people's ideas have gradually changed, and they no longer attach importance to seeking heirs as in the past.

In addition, although having children is not a necessary choice in modern society, some people will still realize their value pursuit and life ideal by having offspring.