媒
matchmaker; medium
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
matchmaker; go-between for marriage
neutralUsed in formal and literary contexts, often paired with traditional terms like 媒妁.
In ancient times, men and women often needed a matchmaker to arrange their marriages.
She has successfully matched over ten couples, and is a well-known matchmaker locally.
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The words of a matchmaker used to be a necessary part of traditional marriages.
Now many young people are unwilling to bother a matchmaker to introduce partners.
This couple's wedding was thanks to the kind matchmaker who coordinated on their behalf.
noun
medium; intermediary; intermediary substance
formalUsed in formal and academic contexts, often referring to a carrier or intermediary for information, signals, etc.
Language is the most important communication medium for humans.
Social media has become the most popular information dissemination medium nowadays.
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A catalyst is an important medium in chemical reactions.
Mosquitoes are one of the mediums for the transmission of dengue virus.
This cultural exchange event served as a medium of friendship between the people of the two countries.