彩礼

彩禮
cǎilǐ
noun #95,576

Meanings

  1. 1 bride price
  2. 2 betrothal gift (money/goods from groom's family to bride's)

Examples

HSK 5
Xiànzài cǎilǐ yuèláiyuè gāo, hěnduō nánshēng jié bù qǐ hūn.
Bride prices keep climbing and a lot of men can't afford to marry.
HSK 7-9
Nánfāng chū le sānshíwàn cǎilǐ.
The groom's family paid 300,000 yuan in bride price.

Tips

culture
A major social issue in contemporary China, especially in rural provinces like Henan, Jiangxi, and Shandong where 彩礼 can exceed a family's annual income. Distinct from 嫁妆 (jiàzhuang, dowry from bride's side) and 份子钱 (guest gift money).

Stroke Order

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