"dowry" in Chinese (Simplified)
嫁妆
Definition
新娘家庭在结婚时给予新郎或其家庭的钱财、财产或贵重礼物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'dowry' 主要出现在历史或文化场合。不要与“bride price”（彩礼，新郎给女方）混淆。现代有些国家已禁止或反对嫁妆制度。常见搭配： 'give a dowry'（给嫁妆）。
Examples
The family prepared a large dowry for their daughter's wedding.
家人为女儿的婚礼准备了丰厚的**嫁妆**。
In the past, a dowry was often expected in marriage negotiations.
过去在婚姻谈判中经常要求有**嫁妆**。
A dowry can include money, land, or jewelry.
**嫁妆**可以包括钱、土地或首饰。
She refused to marry a man who demanded a dowry.
她拒绝嫁给要求**嫁妆**的男人。
The law now bans giving or taking a dowry.
现在法律禁止给或收**嫁妆**。
People are working to end the practice of dowry in their community.
人们正努力在社区消除**嫁妆**的习俗。