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问名

Traditional form:

問名

Pinyin (reading):

wènmíng

Definitions:

  • to enquire, according to custom, after the name and horoscope of intended bride
  • one of a set of six traditional marriage protocols (六禮/六礼), in which name as well as date and time of birth (for horoscope) are formally requested of the prospective bride's family

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