English–Chinese
“wedding” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhūn lǐ
Example
我们去参加婚礼吧。wǒ men qù cān jiā hūn lǐ ba
Let's go to the wedding.
How to say “wedding” in Chinese
“Wedding” in Chinese is 婚礼 (hūn lǐ).
The formal occasion where a couple's union is announced, witnessed, and celebrated through shared customs.
Example sentences with 婚礼
他们在教堂举行了婚礼。tā men zài jiào táng jǔ xíng le hūn lǐ
They held their wedding at the church.
Tips for using 婚礼
- English often uses wedding for both the ceremony and the larger celebration, while Chinese usage can focus more narrowly on the formal event itself.