How to Say ‘This scarf is for Mom.’ in Simplified Chinese
这是给妈的围巾。
zhè shì gěi mā de wéi jīn
[juh shir gay mah duh way-jin]
💬 Usage Tip: In [这是给妈的围巾], [给妈的] comes before the thing it describes, like "for Mom" attaching to [围巾]. Chinese often puts descriptive pieces before the noun: [这是给爸的茶叶] works the same way.
Phrase Breakdown
这是
zhè shì
this is
Used to introduce the item.
这是给你的。
This is for you.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word used to point to something near the speaker.
这是给妈的围巾。
This is a scarf for mom.
是
shì
[shir]
is; are
The basic verb 'to be' used to identify or explain something.
这是给妈的围巾。
This is a scarf for mom.
给妈的
gěi mā de
for mom; to give to mom
Shows the scarf is intended for mother.
这是给妈买的礼物。
This is a gift bought for mom.
Words in this phrase
给
gěi
[gay]
for; to give to
Shows the receiver or intended person of an item.
这是给妈的围巾。
This is a scarf for mom.
妈
mā
[mah]
mom
An affectionate everyday word for mother.
这是给妈的围巾。
This is a scarf for mom.
的
de
[duh]
's; linking particle
Connects the person and the noun, showing the scarf is for mom.
这是给妈的围巾。
This is a scarf for mom.
围巾
wéi jīn
[way-jin]
scarf
A long piece of cloth worn around the neck; a common practical gift.
这是给妈的围巾。
This is a scarf for mom.
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