Definition
母亲 (mǔqīn) is a formal, respectful term for 'mother,' used in writing, formal speech, or when referring to someone else's mother. 妈妈 (māma) is the everyday, colloquial word you use with your own mother at home.
noun
mother
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 母亲。Wǒ de mǔ qīn shì yīshēng.My mother is a doctor.
- 母亲。mǔ qīn zǒngshì duì wǒ hěn wēnróu.Mother is always very gentle with me.
- 母亲。mǔ qīn xǐhuān zài huāyuán lǐ zhòng huā.Mother likes to plant flowers in the garden.
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