姻 (yīn) - Marriage, matrimony & relationship by marriage

姻Tone 1

yīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

姻 · yīn

Marriage, matrimony;

relationship by marriage;

marital bond.

Marriage, matrimonyrelationship by marriagemarital bond.

Usage highlights

MarriageMarriage fate/relationshipMarriage connectionMarriage bondMatchmakerMarriage alliance

Synonyms

  • 婚— marriage, wedding
  • 嫁— to marry (for a woman)

Antonyms

  • 离— to divorce, to separate
  • 独— single, alone

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They have a happy marriage (美满的姻缘).
  • The two families are connected by marriage (姻亲关系).
  • He is my brother-in-law (姻兄).
  • The marriage was arranged by their parents (父母之姻).

Collocations

  • Marriage(婚姻)
  • Marriage fate/relationship(姻缘)
  • Marriage connection(姻亲)
  • Marriage bond(姻娅)
  • Matchmaker(姻媒)
  • Marriage alliance(联姻)

Idioms

  • Predestined marriage(千里姻缘一线牵)
  • Marriage made in heaven(天作之姻)
  • Unbreakable marriage bond(金石姻缘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, marriage was often arranged by families to form alliances.
  • The character reflects the importance of family connections and social status in marriage.
  • The concept of 'predestined marriage' (姻缘) is deeply rooted in Buddhist and folk beliefs.

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