妈
Meaning:
mother, mama
HSK 1
Frequency:
#1602
Pinyin:
mā
Strokes:
6
Radical:
女
How to Write 妈 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "妈" in Chinese
The Chinese character 妈 (mā) means "mother, mama". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 妈 include: 干妈, 你妈, 大妈.
📚 Words and Phrases with 妈
Common words containing this character
干妈
adoptive mother (traditional adoption, i.e. without legal ramifications)
HSK 2
你妈
(interjection) fuck you
HSK 2
大妈
father's elder brother's wife
HSK 2
契妈
adoptive mother
HSK 2
奶妈
wet nurse
HSK 2
姆妈
(dialect) mom; mother
HSK 2
姑妈
(coll.) father's married sister
HSK 2
姨妈
(coll.) mother's sister
HSK 2
娘妈
(coll.) woman
HSK 2
妈咪
mommy (loanword)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: woman
Semantic component: 女
Phonetic component: 马
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "妈"?
- The pinyin is mā
- How many strokes does "妈" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "妈" mean?
- mother, mama
- What is the radical of "妈"?
- The radical is "女"