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Meaning
The speaker is describing a family environment where affection was not expressed openly. The quote suggests emotional distance and a lack of verbal love within the home. It also implies that the speaker learned about love through its absence.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Park Yeon-mi
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