母亲

mǔ qīn

CL 位 wèi

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Very common

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Definitions

1. mother
2. also pr. [mǔ qin]

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 爸爸 bà ba 爸爸 bà ba (informal) father paired family term: (informal) father

Register variants

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• 妈妈 mā ma 妈妈 mā ma mama informal spoken register: mama

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Using 母亲 in casual settings sounds distant; stick to 妈妈 unless in formal writing or showing respect.

Formality

母亲 is a formal term; use 妈妈 in everyday conversation.

Example Sentences

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母亲 辛勤哺育婴儿。

The mother diligently nurses the baby.

母亲 整夜守候在生病的孩子床边。

The mother stayed up all night watching over her sick child by the bedside.

母亲 安抚了哭闹的孩子。

The mother pacified the crying child.

母亲 总是挂念远方的孩子。

A mother always misses her children far away.

母亲 日夜操劳，照顾全家人的生活。

Mother works hard day and night, taking care of the whole family's needs.

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Words Containing 母亲

• 母亲节 母亲节 mǔ qīn jié: Mother's Day
• 父母亲 父母亲 fù mǔ qīn: parents

Child Words of 母亲

• 母 母 mǔ: mother
• 亲 亲 qīn: parent
• 亲 亲 qìng: parents-in-law of one's offspring