姻
marriage; relationship by marriage
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
marriage; marriage alliance
formalSpecifically refers to the bond of marriage or an alliance formed through marriage.
These two families decided to form a marriage alliance to strengthen cooperation.
Their marriage was introduced by a matchmaker.
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Ancient royal families often used marriage alliances to consolidate political power.
This is a political marriage alliance, not based on love.
I wish you a happy marriage and may you grow old together.
noun
relationship by marriage; affinity
formalRefers to relatives through marriage, such as in-laws, rather than blood relatives.
Our two families have an old relationship by marriage and have always gotten along well.
He is my uncle by marriage, which means my wife's uncle.
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Chinese people value not only blood ties but also relationships by marriage.
In terms of seniority, he is my elder cousin-in-law.
This kind of kinship formed by marriage is usually called affinity.