明媒正娶 formal marriage
Explanation
指双方父母同意，公开举行的正式婚礼。
Refers to a formal wedding ceremony publicly held with the consent of both parents.
Origin Story
话说江南小镇上有户殷实人家，女儿巧慧，到了婚嫁之龄。媒婆络绎不绝，但父母始终未允，只因盼望女儿能明媒正娶，嫁个如意郎君。一日，一位举人公子登门求亲，家世清白，品貌端正，父母甚是满意。一番商议后，择吉日完婚，锣鼓喧天，宾客盈门，女儿身披凤冠霞帔，笑靥如花，正式成为这户人家的媳妇儿，成就一段令人艳羡的佳话。这便是明媒正娶的典范，一切遵循礼法，光明正大。
In a wealthy family in a southern Chinese town, their daughter, known for her intelligence and grace, reached marriageable age. Numerous matchmakers came, but the parents repeatedly refused, hoping that their daughter would marry through a proper, formal marriage to a suitable man. One day, a scholar came to propose. His family background was impeccable, his appearance and character outstanding; the parents were extremely pleased. After discussions, an auspicious wedding date was chosen. The wedding was celebrated with joyous music and abundant guests. The daughter, adorned in a beautiful bridal gown, smiled radiantly, officially becoming the wife of the household, a story of great happiness. This represents the model of proper marriage, following tradition and law, open and honest.
Usage
多用于描写婚姻关系，形容婚姻的正式和合法。
Mostly used to describe marital relationships, expressing the formality and legality of the marriage.
Examples
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王家小姐明媒正娶嫁给了李家公子。
wang jia xiaojie ming mei zheng qu jia geile li jia gongzi
Miss Wang married Mr. Li in a formal marriage.
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他们两人是明媒正娶，婚姻合法。
tamen liang ren shi ming mei zheng qu hun yin hefa
Their marriage is legal and proper, a legitimate marriage.