to marry, to get married

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Extend the thumb of one hand with the palm facing the other hand; extend the pinky of the other with the palm facing inwards. Pull the hands toward each other until they touch.

Example sentence

He (Lao Wang) has persuaded him (apprentice) to get married. His apprentice said being married is hard so he doesn't want to get married. He loves freedom and he doesn't want to be bound up in a marriage. He said he wants to live like a monk for his whole life. I asked if he needs me to recommend somebody but he refused.
No, he is not married. He doesn't want to get married because he thinks that's better.
They haven't had a child yet. They decided not to have a child until they finish their studies.

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