新娘

xīn niáng

CL 位 wèi 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

1. bride

Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 新郎 xīn láng 新郎 xīn láng bridegroom The bridegroom or groom, forming a complementary pair with the bride.: bridegroom

Register variants

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• 新娘子 xīn niáng zi 新娘子 xīn niáng zi see 新娘[xīn niáng] A more colloquial or affectionate term for 'bride', used in informal settings.: see 新娘[xīn niáng]

Related words

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• 结婚 jié hūn 结婚 jié hūn to marry The act of marrying, closely associated with the concept of a bride.: to marry
• 婚礼 hūn lǐ 婚礼 hūn lǐ wedding ceremony Wedding ceremony, where the bride is a central figure.: wedding ceremony

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 新娘 (bride) with 新妈 (new mother); they differ in tone and meaning.

Cultural notes

In traditional Chinese weddings, the bride often wears a red dress symbolizing good luck and happiness.

Example Sentences

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新娘 今天非常漂亮。

The bride is very beautiful today.

新娘 来了！

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Words Containing 新娘

• 新娘子 新娘子 xīn niáng zi: see 新娘[xīn niáng]

Child Words of 新娘

• 娘 娘 niáng: mother
• 新 新 xīn: new