Each successive generation is inferior to the last; things are getting worse with each new generation.
这个家族的传统手艺，到了年轻一代手里，似乎有些失传，真是一代不如一代啊
The traditional craft of this family seems to be somewhat lost in the hands of the younger generation; truly, each generation is inferior to the last.
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In ancient times, a wealthy family kept many different kinds of birds. A friend visited them.
Seeing a white crane, he asked the owner what kind of bird it was. The owner lied, claiming it was a sharp-billed crow.
Next, pointing to a 'taohe' (another type of bird), he asked again. The owner replied it was the sharp-billed crow's son.
Finally, when asked about an egret, the owner falsely stated it was the sharp-billed crow's grandson.
The friend then muttered to himself with a sigh, 'Indeed, each generation is worse than the last!'
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