How to Say ‘My mother uses a wheelchair.’ in Simplified Chinese
我妈妈坐轮椅。
wǒ mā mā zuò lún yǐ
[waw ma ma zuò lwen-yee]
🇨🇳 In China: Saying this plainly at booking time is normal and appreciated. Many older Chinese restaurants have steps or narrow layouts, and staff can only help if they know in advance.
Phrase Breakdown
我妈妈
wǒ mā mā
my mother
我 (wǒ) means 'I/my'. 妈妈 (māma) means 'mom'. The second 妈 is light. 的 is often dropped with family members.
我妈妈是老师。
My mom is a teacher.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used to refer to yourself.
我也想了解这个公司的文化。
I also want to understand this company’s culture.
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.
今天是妈妈的生日，所以我们想订晚餐。
Today is mom's birthday, so we want to book dinner.
坐轮椅。
zuò lún yǐ
uses a wheelchair
坐 (zuò) means 'to sit'. 轮椅 (lúnyǐ) means 'wheelchair'. 坐轮椅 means 'to use a wheelchair'.
他现在坐轮椅。
He uses a wheelchair now.
Words in this phrase
坐
zuò
[zuò]
to sit in; to use (a wheelchair)
With 轮椅, 坐 means to be seated in or use a wheelchair.
爷爷坐轮椅出门。
Grandpa goes out in a wheelchair.
轮椅
lún yǐ
[lwen-yee]
wheelchair
A chair with wheels used by someone with mobility needs.
有客人坐轮椅，请问门口方便吗？
A guest uses a wheelchair; may I ask if the entrance is convenient?
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