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新郎

/ɕin⁵⁵ lɑŋ³⁵/

The word '新郎' is the specific title for a man on his wedding day.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers specifically to the groom on his wedding day.
  • Used in formal and social contexts during wedding ceremonies.
  • Temporal term limited to the wedding event.

常见语境:该词主要出现在婚礼现场、婚宴、婚纱摄影或关于婚姻的谈话中。在婚礼仪式上,司仪会频繁使用“新郎”来引导流程,如“请新郎为新娘揭开面纱”。

  1. 1近义词辨析:与“丈夫”相比,“新郎”具有极强的时效性,仅指代婚礼当天;而“丈夫”则是指结婚后的长期身份。与“男方”相比,“新郎”更具情感色彩和仪式感,而“男方”多用于法律协议或两家商讨婚事时的中性称呼。

Examples

1

新郎今天穿了一套黑色的西装。

everyday

The groom is wearing a black suit today.

2

请新郎和新娘交换戒指。

formal

Please let the groom and bride exchange rings.

Common Collocations

新郎新娘 Bride and groom
当新郎 To be the groom

Common Phrases

祝新郎新娘幸福

Wish the bride and groom happiness.

Often Confused With

新郎 vs 丈夫

Husband refers to the legal and permanent status of a married man. Groom is temporary and event-specific.

Grammar Patterns

新郎 + 动词 形容词 + 的 + 新郎

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term '新郎' is strictly used for the wedding day ceremony. It is a formal yet common noun. Avoid using it to refer to a married man in daily life.


Common Mistakes

Beginners often confuse '新郎' with '丈夫'. Remember that '新郎' is for the ceremony, while '丈夫' is for the marriage. Do not use it as a title for a man you are already married to.

Tips

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Use in wedding context only

Remember that '新郎' is time-bound. It is best used only during the wedding process.

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Avoid using in private

Do not call your husband '新郎' after the wedding day. It will sound very strange.

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Traditional wedding customs

In traditional Chinese weddings, the groom plays a central role in various rituals. '新郎官' reflects the joy of the community.

Word Origin

The character '新' means new, and '郎' historically refers to a young man or official. Together, it denotes the young man starting a new life stage.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, the groom is expected to be respectful to the bride's family. The term '新郎官' highlights the festive atmosphere of the wedding.

Memory Tip

Think of '新' (new) + '郎' (young man). A new young man starting a new life at his wedding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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新郎仅指婚礼当天的那位男性,具有仪式感。丈夫则是指婚姻关系确立后的长期身份,不论是否在婚礼当天。

通常不会。新郎是第三人称的称呼,或者在仪式上由司仪使用,私下里夫妻会使用“老公”或“丈夫”。

“新郎官”是新郎的口语化称呼,带有一种喜庆和祝福的意味,常用于亲友间的调侃。

Test Yourself

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今天的婚礼上,___ 看起来非常幸福。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 新郎

婚礼场景中,男主角被称为新郎。

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