sau6 caa4 lai5受茶禮受茶礼
Jyutpingsau6 caa4 lai5
Yalesauh chàh láih
Definition
To accept a wedding proposal and engagement gifts, of a woman.
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How it's used
This term refers to a specific traditional wedding custom where the bride accepts gifts and tea from the groom's family to formalize the engagement. It is deeply rooted in Cantonese culture and signifies the official transition toward marriage. While modern weddings might simplify the process, the term remains the standard way to describe this formal acceptance.
Examples
They are having the tea ceremony and engagement next month.
When do you guys plan to have the tea ceremony and engagement?
Related words
Common phrases
preparing for the engagement tea ceremony
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general act of serving tea to elders, which is simply called 斟茶. 受茶禮 specifically refers to the formal engagement ritual involving the exchange of gifts and acceptance of the proposal.
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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.
