傧相

儐相
bīnxiàng
noun #25,315

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 groomsman
  2. 2 bridesmaid
  3. 3 wedding attendant

Examples

Tā dānrèn hūnlǐ shàng de bīnxiàng, fùzé zhāodài bīnkè.
He served as the wedding attendant, responsible for receiving guests.
Tā shì xīnniáng de bànniáng, tā shì xīnláng de bīnxiàng.
She is the bridesmaid and he is the groomsman.

Tips

history
傧相 originally referred to the official who received guests at court ceremonies. The term was later adopted for wedding attendants — the people who welcome and escort guests on behalf of the couple.

Stroke Order

bīn
xiāng