嫁妆 (jià zhuang) — dowry, bride's trousseau
Definition
Dowry — the property, jewelry, or household goods a bride brings to her marriage. Rooted in Chinese wedding tradition but increasingly uncommon today.
noun
dowrybride's trousseau
Measure word · 份
Examples
- 嫁妆。Tā fù mǔ wèi tā zhǔn bèi le fēng hòu de jià zhuang.Her parents prepared a generous dowry for her.
- ，嫁妆。Xiàn dài shè huì lǐ, xǔ duō nián qīng rén bú zài kàn zhòng jià zhuang le.In modern society, many young people no longer value dowry.
- 嫁妆。Chuán tǒng de jià zhuang zhōng jīng cháng bāo kuò jīn yín shǒu shì hé jiā yòng pǐn.Traditional dowries often include gold and silver jewelry and household items.
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