Definition
红娘 originally refers to the clever maid Hongniang from the Yuan dynasty play 《西厢记》 (The Western Chamber), who helps the lovers meet. In modern Chinese, it has become a common term for a matchmaker or go-between in romantic relationships, especially in the context of introducing people for dating. Unlike the more formal 媒人, 红娘 carries a warm, helpful connotation.
n.
matchmaker (especially in modern dating contexts)
Examples
- 红娘，。Tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de hóng niáng, bāng hěnduō tóngshì zhǎodào le duìxiàng.She is the matchmaker in our company, helping many colleagues find partners.
- 红娘，。Zhège hūnliàn wǎngzhàn jiù xiàng yí wèi xiàndài hóng niáng, wèi dānshēn nánnǚ qiānxiàn dāqiáo.This dating website is like a modern matchmaker, connecting single men and women.
- 《》红娘鬟。《Xīxiāngjì》 lǐ de hóng niáng shì ge cōngmíng yòu rèxīn de yāhuán.The Hongniang in 'The Western Chamber' is a clever and warm-hearted maid.
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