Do modern Chinese still believe in 门当户对, matching family background between couples? Apparently so. Recently China Youth Daily Investigation Center interviewed nearly 80,000 people and approximately 60% of interviewees believe people should consider about Mendang Hudui when they choose life partner; and about 68% believe Mendang Hudui is good for future marriage life.

What does 门当户对 entail? When people say it's important, what do they mean?