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March 24, 2026
结婚(結婚)jiéhūn(jie2hun1)
结婚 (jié hūn) means 'to marry' or 'to get married.' It is commonly used to describe the act of entering into a marital union and can refer to both the ceremony and the legal contract. This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing relationships and marriage plans.
Strokes20Frequency#513DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, marriage is often viewed as a significant life milestone, marked by elaborate ceremonies that can include traditional customs, family involvement, and sometimes even matchmaking.
Memory Tip
Think of 结 (jié) as a 'tie' or 'knot,' representing the bond formed in marriage, while 婚 (hūn) sounds like 'honeymoon,' a common celebration following the wedding. Visualize tying a knot during a wedding ceremony to remember that 结婚 means 'to get married.'
Meanings of 结婚
jiéhūn(jie2hun1)
1to marry
2to get married
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About 结婚
结婚Simplified
結婚Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#513Frequency Rank
次Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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离婚 (líhūn) - use 结婚 when referring to the act of marrying, while 离婚 specifically means to divorce.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 结婚 with other relationship terms like 恋爱 (liàn'ài, 'to be in love'). Remember that 结婚 specifically refers to the act of marriage. It's important to use this term in both casual conversations and formal announcements.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 结婚 connects well with other family-related vocabulary like 家 (jiā, 'family') and 婚礼 (hūnlǐ, 'wedding'). Focus on using it in sentences about personal life and relationships to reinforce its meaning.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to use 结婚 when referring to dating instead of marriage, for instance, saying '我和他结婚了' (Wǒ hé tā jié hūn le) when they are just dating. The correct phrase would be '我和他在恋爱' (Wǒ hé tā zài liàn'ài).
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结婚 (jié hūn) means 'to marry' or 'to get married.' It is commonly used to describe the act of entering into a marital union and can refer to both the ceremony and the legal contract. This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing relationships and marriage plans.
When to use 结婚
Learners often confuse 结婚 with other relationship terms like 恋爱 (liàn'ài, 'to be in love'). Remember that 结婚 specifically refers to the act of marriage. It's important to use this term in both casual conversations and formal announcements.
结婚 or something close to it
离婚 (líhūn) - use 结婚 when referring to the act of marrying, while 离婚 specifically means to divorce.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to use 结婚 when referring to dating instead of marriage, for instance, saying '我和他结婚了' (Wǒ hé tā jié hūn le) when they are just dating. The correct phrase would be '我和他在恋爱' (Wǒ hé tā zài liàn'ài).
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Grammar Patterns of 结婚
结婚 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
