问名

Traditional: 問名
wèn míng
Dictionary entry
to enquire, according to custom, after the name and horoscope of intended bride

What does 问名 mean?

问名 (wèn míng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to enquire, according to custom, after the name and horoscope of intended bride
2one of a set of six traditional marriage protocols (六禮|六礼), in which name as well as date and time of birth (for horoscope) are formally requested of the prospective bride's family

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问名
wèn míng
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