Definition
迎娶 is a formal verb meaning 'to marry (a woman)', specifically referring to the ritual of receiving the bride into the groom's family during a traditional wedding. It is more literary and ceremonial than the everyday word 娶, which can be used in casual contexts. You'll encounter 迎娶 in wedding announcements, historical novels, or formal descriptions of marriage ceremonies.
v.
to take a wifeto marry (a woman) in a formal wedding ceremony
Examples
- 迎娶。Tā jiāng yú xià gè yuè yíng qǔ xīnniáng.He will marry the bride next month.
- 迎娶，。Gǔdài nánzǐ yíng qǔ qīzi shí, yào jǔxíng lóngzhòng de yíshì.In ancient times, when a man took a wife, a grand ceremony was held.
- 迎娶。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō miáoxiě le zhǔréngōng yíng qǔ xīnniáng de quánguòchéng.This novel describes the entire process of the protagonist marrying his bride.
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