1. What does dowry mean?
Bridal price refers to the wedding dowry given by the man to the woman's family. After an engagement is reached between a man and a woman, the man should give the bride price to the woman. This marriage custom can even be traced back to the primitive tribal period. At first, the bride price was a social activity in which the man offered part of his property to the woman to show his sincerity, and at the same time, it also had the inherent meaning of keeping possession. The other is a gift to show respect when hiring others. In daily life, engagement is also a gift from the man to the woman. In ancient China, the wedding process was divided into six stages, which were called "Six Gifts" in ancient times, namely, receiving gifts, asking names, concubinage, receiving gifts, inviting parties and welcoming guests. Among them, expropriation, that is, the man's family sends a bride price to the woman's family, also known as paying money, hiring a big one, and giving a big gift.
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2. Is the dowry for parents or for the bride?
Ancient times: the bride price money belongs to the woman's parents, and the dowry is the private property of the new wife.
Modern: After the bride price money is given to the woman, the woman brings it back with the dowry, which is the property of the young couple.
The bride price depends on the situation. First of all, it depends on whether the elders need to follow the local customs. If one parent has a request, try to give it as required; If there is no custom requirement, you can give the bride price to the other parents at the engagement party. If there is no engagement party, parents can also give bride price when they meet before getting the marriage certificate.
3. What is the best dowry for a man?
For a man, the best dowry is the love of his life. Many men think that women need to be pampered, so they keep giving their best to each other. However, the slow indulgence turned into spoil.