A matchmaker, often called hóng niáng in China, is a messenger of love.
In a Chinese love story, a young man fell in love with a rich lady. The lady's family strongly objected to this marriage. The family's maid, named Hóng Niáng, persuaded the rich family to approve the marriage.
There are many other stories about hóng niáng in Chinese literature and drama. Chinese are more than happy to be a hóng niáng because they believe that those who bring happiness to others will be happy themselves.
Now you understand that Hóng Niáng is the Chinese Cupid.1. matchmaker [ˈmætʃmeɪkər] n.媒人;牵线搭桥的人;红娘The matchmaker has been an important member of Jewish communities for centuries...2. messenger [ˈmesɪndʒər] n.送信人;通信员;邮递员;信使mess(miss) 派，送 + eng + er 名词后缀 → 送信人He sent the order by messenger.3. approve [əˈpruːv] v.赞成;同意;批准，通过(计划、要求等);认可;核准ap 加强 + prov 证明 + e → 证明可行 → 赞成I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve.4. literature [ˈlɪtrətʃər] n.文学;文学作品;(某学科的)文献，著作，资料liter 文字，字母 + ature 名词后缀 → 文学I've read all the available literature on keeping rabbits.