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相亲
xiāngqīn
Description
相亲是指为了结婚，两个人第一次见面认识。
"相亲" refers to two people meeting for the first time with the intention of marriage.
很多年轻人现在还会去相亲，父母也常常帮忙介绍。
Many young people still go to "相亲" nowadays, and parents often help introduce them.
Meanings
相亲xiāngqīn
to meet a potential marriage partner
妈妈让我周末去相亲。
Mom wants me to go on a blind date this weekend.
相亲xiāngqīn
a matchmaking meeting or blind date
这次相亲我觉得很成功。
I think this blind date was very successful.
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Notes
- Etymology
相 (each other) + 亲 (marry/relative), literally 'meet each other for marriage'.
- Nuance
Implies a formal meeting arranged with marriage in mind, unlike casual 约会 (dating).
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