Definition
媒人 refers to a matchmaker who traditionally played a key role in arranged marriages in Chinese culture. While modern dating has reduced their importance, the term is still used for professional matchmakers or informal go-betweens.
n.
matchmaker (person who arranges marriages)
Examples
- ，媒人。Zài gǔdài, méi rén shì hūnyīn zhōng fēicháng zhòngyào de rénwù.In ancient times, matchmakers were very important figures in marriage.
- 媒人。Tā qǐng le yí wèi méi rén lái bāng érzi zhǎo duìxiàng.He hired a matchmaker to help his son find a partner.
- ，媒人。Xiànzài suīrán zìyóu liàn'ài duō le, dàn méi rén réngrán zài yìxiē dìfang cúnzài.Although free love is more common now, matchmakers still exist in some places.
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