门当户对
mén dāng hù duìEnglish Meaning
the families are well-matched in terms of social status (idiom); (of a prospective marriage partner) an appropriate match
HSK 7
00:02
“Marriage requires equal social standing, and I am about to tell you why you might not fit the bill.”
柴米油盐
“the chores, and the bills.”
“It requires shared values and compatibility.”
但是据我们对您的了解
“But from what we've gathered,”
HSK 7
00:01
“Love and equal wealth are bare minimums; we need a marriage that secures serious political or financial leverage.”
这以後攀亲家
“From now on, when seeking a marriage alliance,”
“it's not just about matching social status,”
还得有靠山啊
“you also need to have backing.”
HSK 7
00:01
与我定亲的人家
“The family I'm betrothed to”
“is a long-standing match for ours.”
未来的岳父岳母
“My future father- and mother-in-law”
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