红娘 (hóng niáng) — matchmaker (especially in modern dating contexts)
Definition
Literally the maid Hongniang from the classic play 《西厢记》, now used as a vivid word for 'matchmaker' — anyone who helps people find a romantic partner.
noun
matchmaker (especially in modern dating contexts)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 红娘，。Tā shì wǒ men gōng sī de hóng niáng, bāng hěn duō tóng shì zhǎo dào le duì xiàng.She is the matchmaker in our company, helping many colleagues find partners.
- 红娘，。Zhè ge hūn liàn wǎng zhàn jiù xiàng yí wèi xiàn dài hóng niáng, wèi dān shēn nán nǚ qiān xiàn dā qiáo.This dating website is like a modern matchmaker, connecting single men and women.
- 《》红娘鬟。《Xī xiāng jì》 lǐ de hóng niáng shì gè cōng ming yòu rè xīn de yā huan.The Hongniang in 'The Western Chamber' is a clever and warm-hearted maid.
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