母亲 (mǔ qīn) — mother

Definition

Formal word for 'mother.' More written and polite than the everyday 妈妈.

noun
mother
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 母亲
    Wǒ de mǔ qīn shì yī shēng.
    My mother is a doctor.
  • 母亲
    mǔ qīn Zǒng shì duì wǒ hěn wēn róu.
    Mother is always very gentle with me.
  • 母亲
    mǔ qīn Xǐ huan zài huā yuán lǐ zhòng huā.
    Mother likes to plant flowers in the garden.

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