妈
mā
Mother
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First tone — high and flat, held steady. 妈妈 means mummy!
How to say “mother” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for mother is 妈, written in pinyin as mā. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
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我的名字叫＿＿。
My name is ＿＿.
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