拉郎配

lālángpèi ㄌㄚ ㄌㄤˊ ㄆㄟˋ

    • to force a pairing or merger regardless of suitability or consent

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · Widely known

Literally
dragging a young man into a match
Meaning
To force a pairing or merger without regard for suitability or consent. Critical.

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