用英語說中國家庭生活 第16期:叫門

About the Door Game

“叫門”

Door game originated from ancient time which implies that the bride is a lovely girl and her family and friends do not want to marry her away.

叫門遊戲源自於古時候，說新娘是非常可愛的女孩，可是她的孃家和朋友不想讓她嫁走。

The groom will be blocked at the bride's door, and her friends will try to stop him from entering by asking questions about the bride，a way to test if he really cares about her.

新郎被關在門外，新娘的朋友會問新郎幾個問題，用這種方式來測試新郎是否真的在乎新娘。

They may also do other tricks to delay the bride's leaving.

他們可能會多其他遊戲來拖延新娘的離開。

The groom will try to buy his way in by presenting “Li Shi”，taken money wrapped in red envelops.

新郎會用“利是錢”來開路，利是由紅信封包裝。

The entire “bargain” process is joyous and good-natured.

這個“討價還價”的過程是喜慶並友好的。