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天作之合

Idiom

tiān zuò zhī hé

Description

这个成语用来说两个人结婚很合适,好像是上天安排的一样。

This idiom is used to say that two people are very suitable for marriage, as if arranged by heaven.

人们常常在婚礼上说这句话来祝福新人。

People often say this phrase at weddings to bless the newlyweds.

Meanings

天作之合tiān zuò zhī hé

a match made in heaven; an ideal couple

他们两个真是天作之合。

They are truly a match made in heaven.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    literally "a union made by heaven"; 天 heaven + 作 make + 之 of + 合 union.

  • Nuance

    a warm blessing for couples, common in wedding congratulations and speeches.

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