qīnshì

亲事

Word · NounTraditional親事

marriage; matrimonial affairs

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

marriage; matrimonial affairs; wedding arrangements

Often used in the context of arranging or discussing marriage, typically in a traditional or formal setting. Can refer to the wedding event itself or the negotiations and preparations surrounding it.

Fù父
mǔ母
zhèng正
zài在
cāo操
xīn心
nǚ女
ér儿
de的
qīn亲
shì事
 。

The parents are worrying about their daughter's marriage prospects.

Tā他
men们
de的
qīn亲
shì事
yǐ已
jīng经
dìng定
xià下
lái来
le了
 。

Their marriage has been settled.

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Cāo操
bàn办
qīn亲
shì事
xū需
yào要
huā花
fèi费
hěn很
duō多
shí时
jiān间
hé和
jīng精
lì力
 。

Arranging a wedding requires spending a lot of time and energy.