请二位新人拜天地
“Bride and groom, bow to heaven and earth.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这是我们族人送给我的结婚礼物
“This is a wedding gift from our clan.”
请二位新人 拜天地
“Bride and groom, bow to heaven and earth.”
去那个地方吧
“Go there.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Traditional Chinese weddings culminate in the ceremonial bows: first to heaven and earth for blessing, second to the parents in gratitude, and third to each other.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the two newlyweds
Formal ceremonial address used by hosts or officiants to refer to the bride and groom.
bow to heaven and earth
Refers to the first essential ritual step in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony.