提亲 (tí qīn) — to propose marriage (in a traditional Chinese context, typically involving a family visit or matchmaker)
Definition
提亲 means the traditional practice of a man's family formally asking for a bride's hand, usually through a matchmaker or in-person visit — a cultural custom, not a casual 'proposal'.
verb
to propose marriage (in a traditional Chinese context, typically involving a family visit or matchmaker)
Examples
- 。Tā shàng ge yuè qù nǚ fāng jiā tí le qīn.He went to the bride's family last month to propose marriage.
- 提亲。Tā dǎ suàn míng nián chūn tiān qù tí qīn.He plans to go propose marriage next spring.
- 提亲。tí qīn Shì yí jiàn hěn zhèng shì de shì qing.Proposing marriage is a very formal matter.
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