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新郎

xīnláng
noun HSK 4 #5,596

Measure Word

一位新郎 wèi

Meanings

  1. 1 bridegroom
  2. 2 groom

Characters

新
xīn
new
郎
láng
young man; gentleman
New + young man = the groom.

Examples

HSK 3
新郎很紧张。
Xīnláng hěn jǐnzhāng.
The groom is very nervous.
HSK 4
新郎在门口等着新娘。
Xīnláng zài ménkǒu děng zhe xīnniáng.
The groom is waiting for the bride at the door.
HSK 5
新郎穿着一身西装。
Xīnláng chuān zhe yīshēn xīzhuāng.
The groom is wearing a suit.

Tips

culture
In Chinese weddings, the groom traditionally goes to fetch the bride (接新娘), facing playful challenges (闹门) from the bridesmaids.

Stroke Order

新 xīn
郎 láng