婚纱

婚紗
hūnshā
noun HSK 7-9 #5,337

Measure Word

婚纱 jiàn

Meanings

  1. 1 wedding dress; bridal gown
  2. 2 wedding veil

Characters

Literally 'wedding gauze' - referring to the sheer, flowing fabric of a bridal gown.

Examples

HSK 3
Tāmen qù pāi le hūnshāzhào.
They went to take wedding photos.
HSK 4
Tā chuānshàng hūnshā měi jíle.
She looked stunning in her wedding dress.

Tips

culture
婚纱 (wedding photos) are a huge industry in China. Couples typically do an elaborate pre-wedding photoshoot at scenic locations, studios, or even abroad - often costing thousands of yuan. The photos are displayed at the wedding reception and in the couple's home.

Stroke Order

hūn
shā