Mnemonic

马 mǎ (horse) gives the sound. 女 nǚ (woman) gives the meaning.

Mnemonic

It is mom twice. Hence it being said "mahmah". The symbol is a woman and a horse. A horse is strong, so is a mother's care for a child. The symbol is there twice to alternate the name "Ma" to "Mama"

Pronunciation mem

Straightforward: MAMA without special tones.

The sound comes from the horse character.

Mnemonic

A married woman of a prior generation. Affectionate.

Mnemonic

This is a wicked page, youths!

Pronunciation mem

again, either allow no tone or 5 in your answers so we don't get it wrong

by danieltuileighton 2 comments Latest 6 months, 1 week ago    
danieltuileighton  
Should this be "ma1 ma5"?
benwhately  
Yes, fixed. Thanks!

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English alternatives

  • _mother
  • _mommy
  • mommy
  • _mama
  • mom
  • mama
  • mum
  • _CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]

Mandarin alternatives

  • _妈妈

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