







三媒六证 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to all necessary intermediaries and formalities required for a legitimate traditional marriage, emphasizing its seriousness and proper arrangement. It signifies a solemn and officially recognized union”. Literally, “three matchmakers and six proofs/witnesses”.

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Open the tool →三媒六证 (sān méi liù zhèng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to all necessary intermediaries and formalities required for a legitimate traditional marriage, emphasizing its seriousness and proper arrangement. It signifies a solemn and officially recognized union”.
三媒六证 is pronounced sān méi liù zhèng in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 三媒六证 means “three matchmakers and six proofs/witnesses”. It is used to mean “refers to all necessary intermediaries and formalities required for a legitimate traditional marriage, emphasizing its seriousness and proper arrangement. It signifies a solemn and officially recognized union”.
旧时婚姻,由父母包办,还必须有媒人介绍。表示郑重其事。