dowry

In some historical cultures, a large dowry was necessary for a woman to marry into a wealthy family.

(Chinese) 在某些历史文化中，女子要嫁入富裕家庭必须有丰厚的嫁妆。

The farmer offered ten cows and a piece of land as a dowry for his eldest daughter.

(Chinese) 农夫提供十头牛和一块土地作为他大女儿的嫁妆。