ceoi2 sam1 pou5娶心抱
Jyutpingceoi2 sam1 pou5
Yalechéui sām póuh
Definition
To take a daughter-in-law; for one's son to marry.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the perspective of the parents gaining a daughter-in-law rather than the act of the son getting married. It carries a strong sense of family milestone and traditional expectation. The term is deeply rooted in the concept of expanding the family unit through marriage.
Examples
They finally have a daughter-in-law, the whole family is very happy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the son getting married himself, as it specifically describes the parents' action of welcoming a new member into the family. It is strictly used for the parents' point of view.
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Grammar guides
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