妈妈 (māma)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Mom
An informal word for mother.
Examples
🗣 我妈妈做饭很好吃。
💬 My mom cooks delicious food.
Etymology
‘妈妈’ (māma) is a reduplicated form that emphasizes affection and closeness, commonly used in many languages for ‘mother’, reflecting the universal bond.
How & Where It’s Used
‘妈妈’ is typically used in informal spoken contexts, particularly among children and adults when referring to their mothers, and is less common in formal writing.
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