ping3 lai5聘禮聘礼
Jyutpingping3 lai5
Yaleping láih
Definition
Betrothal gift or bride price; gifts given by the groom's family to the bride's parents.
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How it's used
Traditionally, this refers to a formal set of gifts including jewelry, cakes, and money presented to the bride's family to signify the engagement. While modern couples may simplify or skip these customs, the term remains deeply rooted in traditional wedding etiquette. It is often used interchangeably with 聘金 when the focus is specifically on the monetary portion of the gift.
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fan2份fánExamples
When they got married, the groom's family prepared a lot of betrothal gifts.
Did your family insist that betrothal gifts must be given?
Related words
Common phrases
to present the betrothal gifts
to accept the betrothal gifts
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a simple wedding present, which is usually called 賀禮. 聘禮 is specifically a transaction between the two families involved in the marriage arrangement.
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