Learn a Chinese Character - 妈 (Mā - Mother; mom; mummy)

1. Character Basics

Radical: 女 (nǚ) - Woman radical

Stroke Count: 6 strokes

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Mā (First tone)

3. Meaning

Basic Meaning: Mother; mom; mummy

4. Common Words

• 妈妈 (mā ma) - Mother; mom
• 母亲 (mǔ qīn) - Mother (more formal)
• 奶妈 (nǎi mā) - Wet nurse
• 老妈 (lǎo mā) - Mom (casual, affectionate)

5. Grammar & Usage

The character "妈" is most commonly used as a noun to refer to one's mother. It is often used in combination with other characters to form different terms related to motherhood.

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, the mother figure holds a very important position. The term "妈" is an affectionate and commonly used way to address one's mother in daily life.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

The character "妈" consists of the "女" (woman) radical on the left and "马" (horse) on the right. You can remember it as "a woman who works as hard as a horse" - which is a traditional Chinese way to describe a mother's dedication.