According to "In the Soul of Yi Li", "A woman promised to marry, but she was praised as a word when she married." It means that women can choose words after marriage, and "boudoir waiting for words" means that they have words but haven't married yet. "Book of Rites": "Women are promised to marry for ten years and five years." It also points out the age of marriage.
The ceremony we often say refers to the adult ceremony of 15-year-old women. According to the Book of Rites, "Ten Marries in Five Years, Twenty Marries." That is, a woman/kloc-can only get married and become a wife after 0/5 years old.
Hairpin is a kind of hair pin used by ancient women to decorate their hair and ears, and it is used to insert curled hair or hats. It was unearthed at Hemudu site. Ancient Han women were called "Hehe" when they were fifteen years old, and saluting indicated adulthood.
The significance of sacrificial ceremony.
After the ceremony, if she was engaged, the ancient woman had to tie a colorful tassel on her bun, which meant that she was tied to something. This is the origin of tassel line. This tassel thread is usually taken off by her husband on the wedding day, indicating that she has become a woman and no longer needs this sign. If a "married" woman is not married, it is what we often hear as "waiting for the word".
In ancient times, girls had to go through a ceremony to be married by men. Girls who have never been married can't get married. Of course, in ancient times, most people with this talent were rich families. However, 15 years old doesn't have to take gifts, but 20 years old is ok!