Chinese

hūnshì
Meaning: wedding; marriage; marriage affairs
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

婚
事

Example sentences

He is preparing for the wedding.
母親為了大哥的婚事十分憂慮。
母亲为了大哥的婚事十分忧虑。
The mother was very worried about her eldest son's marriage.
他們兩家門當戶對,婚事進展得很順利。
他们两家门当户对,婚事进展得很顺利。
The social status of their two families is well-matched, so the wedding preparations are going very smoothly.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the matters concerning a wedding or marriage arrangement.

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