In traditional Chinese weddings, the matchmaker is a profession. One of the marriage customs of Han nationality. Refers to a woman who is familiar with etiquette and is employed by the man's family at the wedding. She is eloquent and sociable. Her main duty is to guide and arrange wedding etiquette.

Example:

Yuan Kedanqiu's Chai Jing Ji Jie: "To tell the truth from my in-laws, I don't have a foster mother and have to serve two servings."

Chapter 28 of the Legend of Heroes of Children: "The two Chu people introduced their daughters and helped the couple to the third level."

Wonderland witnessed in 20 years: "Tomorrow morning, make the best man and make the bride."

Fan Minglian's "Copying from the Eyes": "Selling a woman, or making a face, or pretending to be a bride, can be profitable and do anything."

Reference link:

Xi Niang (a profession) _ Baidu Encyclopedia

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