問名

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to enquire, according to custom, after the name and horoscope of intended bride · one of a set of six traditional marriage protocols (六禮|六礼), in which name as well as date and time of birth (for horoscope) are formally requested of the prospective bride's family

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to enquire, according to custom, after the name and horoscope of intended bride
  2. one of a set of six traditional marriage protocols (六禮|六礼), in which name as well as date and time of birth (for horoscope) are formally requested of the prospective bride's family

Written Forms

問名Traditional · Main Form
问名Alternate Form

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