How to Say ‘My mom’ in Simplified Chinese
我妈妈
wǒ mā mā
[waw ma ma]
💬 Usage Tip: Family words often work like titles in Chinese, so [我妈妈] is literally "my mom" with no extra word for possession beyond [我]. The same pattern is very common: [我朋友], [我姐姐].
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used when speaking about your own reservation or family celebration.
我妈妈今天过生日，所以我想订一张大一点的桌子。
My mom is celebrating her birthday today, so I want to book a slightly bigger table.
妈妈
mā mā
[ma ma]
mom; mother
A common word for mother, often used when explaining that the reservation is for her birthday or a family celebration.
我妈妈很喜欢安静的地方，适合过生日。
My mom likes quiet places, which are suitable for celebrating a birthday.
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