下聘

to send the betrothal gifts / (fig.) to conclude a marriage

down / downwards / below / lower / later / next (week etc) / second (of two parts) / to decline / to go down / to arrive at (a decision, conclusion etc) / measure word to show the frequency of an action

to engage (a teacher etc) / to hire / to betroth / betrothal gift / to get married (of woman)