Definition & Meaning

1.claim kinship

2.arrange a match; seek a match

Word usage

pān qīn

攀 亲

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1
v.claim kinship
- tā xǐ huan pān qīn dào gù
  他喜欢攀亲道故。
  He likes to claim ties of blood or acquaintance.
2
v.dialarrange a match; seek a match
- zhè xiǎn rán shì qīn shàng pān qīn
  这显然是亲上攀亲。
  It was decidedly a family match.
- gěi ér zi pān qīn
  给儿子攀亲
  arrange a marriage for one's son
synonym
dìng hūn订婚 dìng qīn定亲 dìng hūn定婚

Word usage

Separable word
"攀" and "亲" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他以前跟她攀过亲。
  He claimed kinship with her before.
- 我们攀不上亲了。
  We can’t claim kinship.
- 他们给儿子攀了一门亲。
  They have arranged a match for their son.

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