攙親
chān​qīn

to help the bride

  • created sense approved 搀亲/攙親 · chān​qīn · to help the bride — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    搀亲 / 攙親

    chān​qīn

    to help the bride

    to help the bride out of her sedan chair; refers to a traditional wedding custom where two women assist the bride in stepping out of the sedan chair

    搀, 亲

    搀 (literal) → 搀/攙 · chān · to support by the arm 亲 (literal) → 亲/親 · qīn · bride

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