"dowry" in Chinese (Traditional)
嫁妝
Definition
新娘家庭在婚姻中給予新郎或其家庭的金錢、財產或貴重禮物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
'dowry' 多用於歷史或文化語境，不要與“bride price”（新郎贈給女方的禮金）混淆。現代有些國家已禁止或反對嫁妝制度。常見搭配： 'give a dowry'（給嫁妝）。
Examples
The family prepared a large dowry for their daughter's wedding.
家人為女兒的婚禮準備了豐厚的**嫁妝**。
In the past, a dowry was often expected in marriage negotiations.
過去在婚姻談判中經常要求有**嫁妝**。
A dowry can include money, land, or jewelry.
**嫁妝**可以包括錢、土地或珠寶。
She refused to marry a man who demanded a dowry.
她拒絕嫁給要求**嫁妝**的男人。
The law now bans giving or taking a dowry.
現在法律禁止給或收**嫁妝**。
People are working to end the practice of dowry in their community.
人們正努力在社區消除**嫁妝**的習俗。