In recent years, a new idea called a "naked marriage(裸婚)" has arisen as the cost of living goes up, has become a new trend (趋势) for many young people in China. With a small marriage certificate in hand, they get married. And for the couples in a naked marriage, this certificate also contains many other (mean).
A local from Guang An said, "There are many people like us born in 1980's. Our families cannot afford (buy) new apartments, cars, let alone diamond rings. I think that's very normal for regular families. We must depend ourselves to make a bright future.''
A graduate student of Si Chuan University said, "The most important is love. I believe our living conditions will gradually get (good)."
Some professors say a" naked marriage" is sharply contradictory with China's traditional marriage customs. But as living costs continue to rise, this phenomenon will likely become (increasing) popular in the future.
, not all people have a positive opinion of naked marriages. According to a survey (conduct) by sohu. com, only about 40 percent of 3500 people surveyed liked the idea of a nakedmarriage. About 80 percent of men supported naked marriages, while 70 percent of women did notsupport the idea because they (hold) the view that these marriages would not be stable.