What do married women mean with lighters, black charcoal and red sorghum?

The lighter, black charcoal and red sorghum spike held by the married woman have certain symbolic significance in the traditional wedding in China.

Lighters usually symbolize the warmth and light of newlyweds' lives. In the traditional wedding ceremony, the woman holds a lighter, which represents lighting the fire of happy marriage for the newlyweds, hoping that their marriage life will be full of enthusiasm and love.

Black charcoal usually symbolizes stability and commitment. Traditionally, newlyweds will make vows on the basis of black charcoal and promise to be together for life. The stability and permanence of black charcoal means the firmness and permanence of marriage.

Red sorghum and sorghum represent bumper harvest and prosperity. Sorghum is an important food crop, which often symbolizes harvest and wealth. At the wedding, the moral of red sorghum and sorghum is to hope that the newly married couple will have ample food and clothing and be happy.

These items are given symbolic meanings in traditional weddings, representing the beautiful wishes and hopes of the newlyweds. I hope this answer is helpful to you.