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Yaledihng fān
Definition
To get engaged; to formally agree to marry one's partner.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal agreement to marry, often involving the exchange of rings or a ceremony. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently used with the aspect marker 咗 to describe the state of being engaged. It carries a slightly more formal tone than simply saying someone is a couple.
Examples
They got engaged last month.
When do you plan to get engaged to them?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拍拖, which refers to the act of dating or being in a relationship before any formal commitment to marriage is made.
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