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保 媒

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SW HSK 5

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v.arrange a match; be a matchmaker (or go-between); serve as a go-between for a match; act as a matchmaker
synonym
zuò méi做媒 shuō méi说媒

Separable word
"保" and "媒" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 她以前给人保过媒。
  She used to be a matchmaker.
- 我来给你保这个媒。
  I will act as the matchmaker for you.
- 他们是谁给保的媒？
  Who acted as the matchmaker in their marriage?

保媒