ép duyên
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Definition
Verb: - To compel a girl to marry someone: The act of forcing a young woman, typically against her will or feelings, into a marriage with a specific person. This term carries a strong connotation of coercion and the absence of love or consent in the arrangement.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Gia đình nhà gái định ép duyên cô ấy lấy người giàu làng bên. (The bride's family intended to compel her to marry the rich man from the neighboring village.)
- Câu chuyện kể về một cô gái bị ép duyên thời phong kiến. (The story tells of a girl who was forced into a marriage in feudal times.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is deeply rooted in historical and literary contexts, often describing a social practice where family honor, economic stability, or social obligation overrides personal choice.
- It is frequently used in folk tales, proverbs, and historical narratives to critique arranged marriages devoid of affection.
Variants and Related Words
- Ép uổng (v): to compel or force unjustly. While broader, it can relate to forced actions, including marriage.
- Ép cưới (v): to force into a wedding/marriage. A more direct, modern synonym for "ép duyên."
Synonyms
- Force into marriage: To make someone marry under coercion.
- Compel to wed: To oblige someone to marry, especially against their will.
Related Idioms and Proverbs
- Ép dầu ép mỡ, ai nỡ ép duyên: A famous Vietnamese proverb meaning "One can press for oil or press for fat, but who has the heart to press for love/marriage?" It poetically argues that love and marriage should not be forced.
verb
- to conpel a girl to marry someone