問名 wèn míng

DEFINITIONS

  1. to enquire, according to custom, after the name and horoscope of intended bride
  2. one of a set of six traditional marriage protocols (六禮|六礼), in which name as well as date and time of birth (for horoscope) are formally requested of the prospective bride's family

CHARACTERS

問 wèn ask (about), inquire after
名 míng name, rank, title, position