门当户对

Traditional: 門當戶對

mén dāng hù duì

Dictionary entry

the families are well-matched in terms of social status (idiom)

What does 门当户对 mean?

门当户对 (mén dāng hù duì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1the families are well-matched in terms of social status (idiom)

2(of a prospective marriage partner) an appropriate match

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门Ménsurname Men 当dāng(onom.) dong · ding dong (bell)户hùa household · door 对duìright; correct · towards; at; for

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