In ancient China, weddings had an important ceremony called "Heyi Zhihuan". This ceremony is not only a symbol of marriage, but also contains a deep cultural connotation. This article will explain the meaning of "He's Joy", the pronunciation of **卺", and share relevant allusions.
The original meaning of the word "卺" in "合卺" is gourd, which is regarded as a symbol of prosperity for descendants because of its continuous vines and numerous grains. In ancient weddings, the bride and groom would each hold a gourd (i.e., gourd) and drink together, symbolizing that the husband and wife are one and will never be separated. This ceremony, known as the "Ceremony of Marriage", was an indispensable part of ancient weddings.
卺 is pronounced **jǐn**. This word first appeared in the "Book of Songs", and in "The Wind and the Bitter Leaves", there is "the diving Jiao of the dancing gully, the wife of the lonely boat, the handover and drinking are not satisfied, and the gift of Yingxi is "Bitter Plum". Among them, "drink" refers to "he", and "bitter plum" refers to gourd.
There is an ancient and touching story about the "Rite of Harmony". According to legend, in the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a loving couple in the State of Qi, whose husband's name was Boliang and his wife's name was Meng Jiang. The two lived happily after marriage, but unfortunately they have not been able to have children. In order to seek a child, the two decided to seek the help of the famous doctor Bian Que. Bian Que told them that they only needed to collect morning dew and boil gourds on specific days, and the husband and wife could drink it together. Bo Liang and Meng Jiang did so, and soon after, Meng Jiang was really pregnant. To celebrate this happy event, they decided to hold a grand wedding and held a "merger ceremony" at the wedding. Since then, the "Ceremony of Marriage" has become an important ceremony in Chinese weddings, symbolizing the deep affection between husband and wife and the eternal separation.
With the development of the times, the "Rite of Harmony" has evolved into a more concise form in many places. But no matter how it changes, the meaning of "unity" is always the same. In modern weddings, couples still choose this traditional ceremony to celebrate their union and express their deep love and commitment to each other.
"Joy of Harmony" is not only an ancient wedding ceremony, but also a cultural inheritance and emotional sustenance. It allows us to understand that marriage is not only the union of two people, but also the union of two families;It teaches us that couples should support each other, understand each other, and work together through every stage of life. In modern society, "Joy of Marriage" still has far-reaching practical significance, which reminds us to cherish the people around us and cherish this hard-won marriage relationship. Let us realize the true meaning of marriage in the ceremony of "Joy of Marriage", and jointly protect this beautiful love and commitment.