ban3 soeng3儐相傧相
Jyutpingban3 soeng3
Yaleban seung
Definition
An attendant or master of ceremonies at a wedding, or historically a host's assistant for welcoming guests.
- a groomsman or bridesmaid who accompanies the groom or bride
- the master or mistress of ceremonies at a wedding
- archaica person who helps a host welcome guests
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How it's used
While traditionally referring to a master of ceremonies or an assistant in formal rituals, the term is now most commonly used to cover the roles of groomsmen and bridesmaids in modern weddings. It carries a slightly more formal or traditional nuance compared to the English loanwords often used in casual conversation. Using this term implies a respect for the ceremonial aspect of the wedding process.
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He has been a groomsman many times and is very experienced.
Who have you found to be the groomsmen or bridesmaids for your wedding?
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Common phrases
to serve as a groomsman or bridesmaid
Common mistake
Most younger speakers in Hong Kong now prefer using the English terms groomsman or bridesmaid directly, or the more specific terms 伴郎 and 伴娘. Using 儐相 might sound slightly old-fashioned or overly formal in a casual setting.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
