English–Chinese
“marriage” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhūn yīn
Example
他们的婚姻已经结束了。tā men de hūn yīn yǐ jīng jié shù le
Their marriage has already ended.
How to say “marriage” in Chinese
“Marriage” in Chinese is 婚姻 (hūn yīn).
A socially recognized bond between spouses that carries shared rights, duties, and family ties.
Example sentences with 婚姻
他已经办理了婚姻登记，准备明年举办婚礼。tā yǐ jīng bàn lǐ le hūn yīn dēng jì zhǔn bèi míng nián jǔ bàn hūn lǐ
He has already completed his marriage registration and is preparing to hold a wedding next year.
Tips for using 婚姻
- In conversation, this noun has a formal, institutional tone and is especially natural when discussing legal status, public policy, or the condition of a couple's relationship.