"betrothal" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 訂婚

Definition

訂婚指的是雙方正式承諾結婚，通常會有特別的儀式或宣告來標誌這一時期。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Betrothal”在英語中屬於正式且略帶古典的用語，主要出現在歷史或文學情境中，與中文“訂婚”相似，比現代的“訂婚”更正式、有儀式感。

Examples

Their betrothal was announced to all their friends and family.

他們的**訂婚**對所有親友都宣佈了。

The betrothal ceremony was very beautiful and traditional.

**訂婚**儀式非常美麗且傳統。

They exchanged rings during their betrothal.

他們在**訂婚**時交換了戒指。

Years ago, arranged betrothals were quite common in many cultures.

多年前，許多文化中包辦**訂婚**很常見。

Her grandmother still keeps the photos from her own betrothal.

她的祖母還保留著自己**訂婚**時的照片。

They broke off the betrothal after realizing they weren't ready for marriage.

他們意識到還沒準備好結婚，因此解除了**訂婚**。