present betrothal gifts (old custom)
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to present betrothal gifts to the bride's family (old custom)
archaicRefers specifically to the traditional Chinese engagement custom where the groom's family sends gifts (usually gold, silver, and jewelry) to the bride's family to formalize the betrothal.
Jiù旧
sú俗
hūn婚
lǐ礼
zhōng中
，
nán男
fāng方
xū需
yào要
fàng放
dìng定
gěi给
nǚ女
fāng方
。
In traditional wedding customs, the groom's family must present betrothal gifts to the bride's family.
Tā他
men们
jiā家
zuó昨
tiān天
fàng放
dìng定
le了
，
zhǔn准
bèi备
xià下
gè个
yuè月
jié结
hūn婚
。
Their family presented the betrothal gifts yesterday and plan to get married next month.
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Àn按
zhào照
chuán传
tǒng统
，
fàng放
dìng定
de的
lǐ礼
wù物
tōng通
cháng常
bāo包
kuò括
jīn金
yín银
shǒu首
shì饰
。
According to tradition, betrothal gifts usually include gold and silver jewelry.