shim-pua marriage
A traditional form of arranged marriage in China, in which a family adopted a…A traditional form of arranged marriage in China, in which a family adopted a preadolescent daughter as a future bride for one of their preadolescent (usually infant) sons, and raised these children together.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A traditional form of arranged marriage in China, in which a family adopted a preadolescent daughter as a future bride for one of their preadolescent (usually infant) sons, and raised these children together.
Forms
plural: shim-pua marriages| Singular | shim-pua marriage |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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