The Meaning of Wedding
婚姻的意义
Ever since ancient times,there has been a saying that the three most delightful moments in one's life come with success in the imperial examination, marriage and the birth of a son. From the Qin (221BC-206BC) to Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties, the feudal system dominated over two thousands years. During this period, the importance of getting married was far more than that a person found his better half. For the male side，it determined the prosperity and even the future fame of their family；while for the female side, it meant that parents lost the chance of seeing their daughter for a long time. Thus to choose an ideal partner was vital for both the individual and the family.
自远古时代起，一直存在一种说法，人生三大幸事莫过于金榜题名，结婚和生子。从秦（公元前221年 - 公元前206年）至清（1644-1911）时期，封建制度统治了两千多年。在此期间，结婚的重要性远不止找到自己的另一半。对于男性而言，它决定了个人和家庭未来的荣辱;而对于女性而言，这意味着父母很长一段时间失去了看自己的女儿的机会。因此，选择一个理想的伴侣对于个人和家庭的都很重要。