mother

这是我妈的照片。

This is a photo of my mom.


informal

A term used to refer to one's mother, often used in informal or affectionate contexts.

妈,我回来了!

Mom, I'm home!

In some contexts, '妈' can be used as a standalone term of address for one's mother, similar to 'Mom' in English.

Collocations

妈妈mom妈妈的爱a mother's love

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Pro Tip

Informal Address

In Chinese, '妈' is often used informally to address one's mother, similar to 'Mom' in English.

Word Origin

The character '妈' is derived from the Chinese word for 'mother' and is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese.

Usage Notes

'妈' is a colloquial and affectionate way to refer to one's mother. It is often used in casual conversation and can be seen as more informal than '妈妈' or '母亲'.

Word Breakdown

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