"dowries" in Chinese (Simplified)
嫁妆
Definition
新娘家在结婚时给予新郎或其家庭的财产、金钱或贵重礼物。在某些文化中，这是重要的婚姻传统。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“嫁妆”用于正式、文化、历史场合，经常涉及社会话题。在谈论不同婚姻或历史时会用复数。部分国家有负面争议。不用于日常生活中的普通礼物。常见搭配：‘给嫁妆’、‘收嫁妆’。
Examples
In some cultures, families give dowries at marriage.
在某些文化中，家庭在婚礼时给予**嫁妆**。
Old laws talked about dowries as part of marriage agreements.
旧法律中提到**嫁妆**是婚姻协议的一部分。
Some countries have banned dowries to prevent abuse.
一些国家已禁止**嫁妆**以防止滥用。
She explained how dowries were a big part of her grandmother's marriage story.
她解释了**嫁妆**在她祖母婚姻故事中占了多大比重。
The movie shows different families and the dowries they offer.
电影展示了不同家庭和他们提供的**嫁妆**。
Debates about dowries still happen in modern weddings.
现代婚礼中仍有关于**嫁妆**的讨论。