Definition
嫁妆 refers to the dowry or trousseau that a bride's family provides for her marriage. In traditional Chinese culture, it includes items like furniture, bedding, jewelry, and household goods, and it symbolizes the family's wealth and blessings for the bride's new life. Today, while the practice still exists, the form and expectations have modernized.
noun
dowrybride's trousseau
Easily confused
- 假装jiǎ zhuāngsound-aliketo pretend, to feign
Examples
- 嫁妆。Tā fùmǔ wèi tā zhǔnbèi le fēnghòu de jià zhuang.Her parents prepared a generous dowry for her.
- ，嫁妆。Xiàndài shèhuì lǐ, xǔduō niánqīng rén bú zài kànzhòng jià zhuang le.In modern society, many young people no longer value dowry.
- 嫁妆。Chuántǒng de jià zhuang zhōng jīngcháng bāokuò jīn yín shǒushì hé jiāyòng pǐn.Traditional dowries often include gold and silver jewelry and household items.
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