倒插门 dào chā mén

to marry and live with the bride's family (inverting traditional Chinese expectations)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to marry and live with the bride's family (inverting traditional Chinese expectations)

Characters

Character Meaning
倒 dào HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
插 chā HSK 5
to insert; stick in; pierce
门 mén HSK 2
door; gate; doorway