婚纱

婚紗
hūnshā
noun HSK 7 #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

Tā chuān shàng hūnshā měi jí le.
She looked stunning in her wedding dress.
Tāmen qù pāi le hūnshāzhào.
They went to take wedding photos.

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