English–Chinese
“bride price” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincǎi lǐ
Example
在这个地区，男方要付彩礼。zài zhè ge dì qū nán fāng yào fù cái lǐ
In this area, the man has to pay a bride price.
How to say “bride price” in Chinese
“Bride price” in Chinese is 彩礼 (cǎi lǐ).
A formal marriage gift or payment from the groom's family to the bride's family, marking a commitment between the two families.
Example sentences with 彩礼
了解当地的彩礼习俗对婚礼很有帮助。liáo jiě dāng dì de cái lǐ xí sú duì hūn lǐ hěn yǒu bāng zhù
Understanding the local bride-price customs is very helpful for weddings.
Tips for using 彩礼
- The closest English label can sound like a purchase price, but this Chinese term covers both money and goods and does not imply one fixed amount or format.