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相亲
xiāngqīn
Description
相亲是指两个想结婚的人第一次见面，看看合不合适。
"相亲" refers to the first meeting between two people who want to get married, to see if they are compatible.
在中国，很多父母会帮孩子安排相亲。
In China, many parents arrange "相亲" for their children.
Meanings
相亲xiāngqīn
to meet someone for the first time as a potential marriage partner
周末我要去相亲。
I'm going on a blind date this weekend.
相亲xiāngqīn
a blind date arranged for marriage
这次相亲很成功。
This blind date was very successful.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
相 (mutually) + 亲 (be close/marry), literally 'to look at each other as marriage partners'.
- Nuance
相亲 implies a meeting aimed at marriage, unlike casual 约会 (a date).
In videos
“相亲本来就是家里人逼我的”
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