ping3 gam1聘金
Jyutpingping3 gam1
Yaleping gām
Definition
Bride price; money given by the groom's family to the bride's family during marriage.
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How it's used
Negotiating this amount is a traditional part of the betrothal process in Hong Kong, often involving the parents of both sides. While modern couples may choose to skip or simplify these customs, it remains a significant topic in traditional wedding planning. It is distinct from the dowry, which is the contribution brought by the bride's family.
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bat1筆bātExamples
How much bride-price do you need to pay for the wedding?
Their families have already agreed on the amount for the bride-price.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a simple gift or a wedding red packet, as it carries specific cultural weight and is strictly associated with the formal betrothal process.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
