Meaning of the word "you can choose your friends but you cannot choose your family" in English

What does "you can choose your friends but you cannot choose your family" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

you can choose your friends but you cannot choose your family

US /ju: kən ˈtʃuːz jər ˌfrendz bət ju ˈkæn.ɑːt ˈtʃuːz jər ˈfæm.ə.li/
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