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问名

wèn míng

2-character word Traditional 問名

What 问名 means

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

The characters in 问名

• 问wènto ask; to inquire
• 名míngname; noun (part of speech); place (e.g. among winners)

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