How to Say “Mom” in Mandarin

妈妈
māma

Mom

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How do you say "Mom" in Mandarin?
"Mom" in Mandarin is 妈妈, pronounced māma (first tone, neutral tone).
What does 妈妈 mean literally?
妈妈 breaks down as 妈 (ma) + 妈 (ma).
What tones does 妈妈 use?
妈妈 is pronounced māma: first tone, neutral tone.