问名 wèn míng

to formally request a bride's name, birth data

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
问 wèn HSK 2
to ask
名 míng HSK 1
name; famous; place (e.g. among winners)