maang4 fan1盲婚

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Yalemàahng fān

Definition

Blind marriage; an arranged marriage where the bride and groom do not meet before the wedding day.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to marriages arranged by parents or matchmakers without the couple knowing each other beforehand. It carries a strong historical connotation of being old fashioned or restrictive. It is almost always used in the four character phrase 盲婚啞嫁 to emphasize the lack of choice and communication between the couple.

Examples

ji5以cin4前di1啲jan4人hou2好do1多dou1都hai6係maang4盲fan1婚aa2啞gaa3嫁。

Many people in the past had arranged marriages.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ji4而gaa1家zung6仲jau5有mou5冇jan4人maang4盲fan1婚aa4呀？

Do you think there are still people having arranged marriages now?

Common phrases

maang4盲fan1婚aa2啞gaa3嫁

arranged marriage where the couple is blind to the partner and mute about the decision

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe modern dating or introductions by friends, as those involve personal choice and consent. It is strictly reserved for traditional, non consensual arrangements.