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插钗
chā​chāi

to formalize an engagement

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插钗 插釵 chā//chāi
to formalize an engagement
(literary) to formalize an engagement by inserting a hairpin into the hair or presenting betrothal gifts; an ancient custom where a man indicates his desire to marry a woman
to insert a hairpin
to insert a hairpin into the hair