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Bride in Chinese

bride · HSK 5

新娘 xīn niáng

  1. 新 xīn new
  2. 娘 niáng mother

Counted with 位: 一位新娘 yí wèi xīnniáng

新娘笑得特别开心。 The bride smiled very happily.

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How do you say bride in Chinese?

Bride in Chinese is 新娘 (xīn niáng).

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