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Reforming Bride Price Across Provincial Borders

Culture Note · 彩礼 (cǎi lǐ)

Bride price refers to money or gifts traditionally given by the groom's family to the bride's family before marriage in some Chinese communities. Customs vary widely across regions and families. This topic discusses concerns about excessive bride-price expectations and the social pressure they can create—not the idea that all bride-price traditions are the same.

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This lesson is part of our Learn Chinese through Society series.