妈妈
māma
Mother
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妈妈 — a baby's first word.
How to say “mother” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for mother is 妈妈, written in pinyin as māma. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
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Open word →哥哥gēgeOlder brother
Open word →妹妹mèimeiLittle sister
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