新郎

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Meaning and Usage

The word 新郎 (xīn láng) specifically refers to the bridegroom, the male partner in a wedding ceremony. It is a formal term used in contexts related to marriage and weddings.

Common Contexts

You will often hear 新郎 in wedding announcements, invitations, and conversations about marriage. It typically appears alongside 新娘 (xīn niáng), meaning bride.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 新郎新娘: bridegroom and bride, used to refer to the couple together.
  • 新郎穿: the bridegroom is wearing, often describing wedding attire.
  • 新郎: the bridegroom's family, used when discussing wedding preparations or relatives.

Usage Notes

新郎 is a respectful and formal term. Avoid using it in casual contexts unrelated to weddings. It contrasts with words like 朋友 (boyfriend) or (gentleman), which are more general. 新郎 always implies the role in a wedding.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 新郎 with 新娘 (bride). Both are essential in wedding vocabulary but refer to different genders.

Example Sentences

The bridegroom is wearing a black suit and looks very handsome.

At the wedding, the bridegroom and bride exchanged rings, symbolizing their

The bridegroom's family is making the final preparations for the wedding.