In traditional Chinese wedding customs, getting married for nine years is called Tao marriage or Liu marriage.
1. Tao Marriage
The longer the marriage, the more important the wedding anniversary becomes. The ninth year of marriage is called a pottery marriage or a pottery marriage. This euphemistic nickname serves as a friendly reminder to every couple that being married for nine years is like pottery, experiencing the flames of fire and having some easily broken parts. Both spouses need to be more careful in taking care of their marriage.
2. Liu Marriage
People call their ninth wedding anniversary a willow wedding because willow trees sway in the wind, giving people a feeling of softness, but in fact, willow trees are very resilient plants. The nine-year marriage has just experienced the seven-year itch that sways like willows, becoming more resilient and less prone to rupture.