English–Chinese
“mother” in Chinese
How to say “mother” in Chinese
“Mother” in Chinese is 母亲 (mǔ qīn).
The adult woman who gives birth to a child or raises and cares for one as a parent.
Example sentences with 母亲
周四我给母亲打电话，问她最近怎么样。zhōu sì wǒ gěi mǔ qīn dǎ diàn huà wèn tā zuì jìn zěn me yàng
On Thursday, I called my mother and asked how she had been lately.
Tips for using 母亲
- In everyday conversation, this term sounds formal, so it is more common when describing a parent to others or in writing than when calling someone at home.
Other Chinese words for “mother”
我和母亲去买东西。wǒ hé mǔ qīn qù mǎi dōng xī
My mother and I went shopping.