Definition
人母 is a formal or literary term that refers to a woman in her role as a mother, emphasizing the social or moral aspect rather than the familial relationship. It is commonly seen in set phrases like 为人母 (as a mother) and 人母之责 (a mother's responsibilities). In everyday conversation, speakers prefer 母亲 or 妈妈.
n
(formal) mother (as a social role)
Examples
- 人母。Tā shì yí wèi wěidà de rén mǔ.She is a great mother.
- 人母，。Tā zuòwéi rén mǔ, shēn shòu háizi zūnjìng.As a mother, she is deeply respected by her children.
- 。Mǔqīn de zhízé shì chéngwéi hǎo rén mǔ.A mother's duty is to become a good mother.
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