shim-pua marriage en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A traditional form of arranged marriage in China, in which a family adopted a preadolescent daughter as a future bride for one of their preadolescent (usually infant) sons, and raised these children together.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shim-pua marriages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |