As a marriage custom, bride price can be traced back to ancient society. In modern society, although the forms and ways of bride price may change, this custom is still circulating in many areas.

First of all, the bride price reflects the family's economic strength and social status to a certain extent. For parents, marrying a woman is a major change. By offering a bride price, they can show their wealth and social status. Therefore, the bride price has become a symbol of family honor and dignity.

Secondly, the bride price also has an economic function. In rural areas, bride price is often regarded as a kind of compensation for the loss of family labor after the daughter leaves. In addition, the bride price can also be used as a start-up fund for newlyweds' lives to help them solve some financial difficulties.

In addition, the bride price also carries the functions of cultural inheritance and tradition. The custom of bride price has been handed down from generation to generation in society and has become a continuation of history and culture. No matter for the bride, groom or two families, the bride price has certain symbolic significance, representing the blessing of marriage and the inheritance of the family.

To sum up, there are many reasons why the custom of bride price has been passed down to this day. It not only embodies the economic strength and social status, but also has the function of economic function and cultural inheritance. These factors * * * jointly promote the bride price custom to continue to exist in the society and may continue to evolve in the future.