投親

投亲
tóuqīn

to go and live with relatives; to seek refuge with relatives

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 投 tóu
  1. to throw (sth in a specific direction: ball, javelin, grenade etc)
  2. to cast (a ballot)
  3. to cast (a glance, a shadow etc)
  4. to put in (money for investment, a coin to operate a slot machine)
  5. to send (a letter, a manuscript etc)
  6. to throw oneself into (a river, a well etc to commit suicide)
  7. to go to; to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of
  8. (coll.) to rinse (clothes) in water
=2 親 qīn
  1. parent
  2. one's own (flesh and blood)
  3. relative
  4. related
  5. marriage
  6. bride
  7. close
  8. intimate
  9. in person
  10. first-hand
  11. in favor of
  12. pro-
  13. to kiss
  14. (Internet slang) dear
=2 親 qìng parents-in-law of one's offspring