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媒婆
méipó
Description
媒婆是帮人介绍对象、安排结婚的女人。
A 媒婆 is a woman who helps introduce partners and arrange marriages.
以前很多人结婚都要靠媒婆帮忙。
In the past, many people relied on 媒婆 to help with marriage.
Meanings
媒婆méipó
female matchmaker who arranges marriages
媒婆给他介绍了一个女孩。
The matchmaker introduced a girl to him.
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Notes
- Etymology
媒 (matchmaking) + 婆 (older woman), literally a woman who makes matches.
- Nuance
媒人 is gender-neutral, while 媒婆 specifically refers to a woman and can sound old-fashioned.
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