How common it is
母亲 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say mǔ qīn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
母亲表示妈妈，是比较正式的说法。
mǔ qīn biǎo shì mā ma， shì bǐ jiào zhèng shì de shuō fǎ。
Mother means mom, a more formal way to say it.
Context note
母亲常出现在书面语、介绍和尊敬称呼里。
mǔ qīn cháng chū xiàn zài shū miàn yǔ 、 jiè shào hé zūn jìng chēng hu lǐ。
Mother often appears in written language, introductions, and respectful addresses.
5 examples
我的母亲很温柔。
wǒ de mǔ qīn hěn wēn róu。
My mother is very gentle.
母亲在家。
mǔ qīn zài jiā。
Mother is at home.
我要感谢母亲。
wǒ yào gǎn xiè mǔ qīn。
I want to thank my mother.
母亲节快乐。
mǔ qīn jié kuài lè。
Happy Mother's Day.
母亲照顾我们。
mǔ qīn zhào gù wǒ men。
Mother takes care of us.
5 mini stories
母亲每天都很忙，但她总是照顾我们。
mǔ qīn měi tiān dōu hěn máng， dàn tā zǒng shì zhào gù wǒ men。
Mother is busy every day, but she always takes care of us.
我把好消息告诉母亲，她很开心。
wǒ bǎ hǎo xiāo xī gào sù mǔ qīn， tā hěn kāi xīn。
I told my mother the good news, and she was happy.
母亲节那天，我送给妈妈一张卡片。
mǔ qīn jié nà tiān， wǒ sòng gěi mā ma yì zhāng kǎ piàn。
On Mother's Day, I gave mom a card.
母亲说家里的每个人都要互相关心。
mǔ qīn shuō jiā lǐ de měi gè rén dōu yào hù xiāng guān xīn。
Mother said everyone in the family should care for each other.
我很爱我的母亲。
wǒ hěn ài wǒ de mǔ qīn。
I love my mother very much.