爸爸妈妈说

bàba māma shuō
phraseIntermediate💡 parents say
informal

A phrase used to introduce or emphasize what one's parents have said, often used to justify actions or decisions.

爸爸妈妈说我应该早点睡觉。

Parents say I should go to bed early.

爸爸妈妈说这个周末要去奶奶家。

Parents say we're going to grandma's house this weekend.

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This phrase is commonly used by children or young adults to relay their parents' instructions or opinions.

Collocations

爸爸妈妈说得对parents are right爸爸妈妈说不能parents say not allowed

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💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, parents' words often carry significant weight, and this phrase is used to show respect for their advice.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 爸爸 (father), 妈妈 (mother), and 说 (to say), forming a common phrase in Chinese to refer to parental advice or instructions.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in a respectful or deferential tone, especially when children are explaining their parents' rules or expectations.

Word Breakdown

爸爸
father
root
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妈妈
mother
root
+
to say
root
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