How to Say “Mother (formal)” in Mandarin

母亲
mǔqīn

Mother (formal)

Character by character

  • 母mǔmother
  • 亲qīnparent

Common questions

How do you say "Mother (formal)" in Mandarin?
"Mother (formal)" in Mandarin is 母亲, pronounced mǔqīn (third tone, first tone).
What does 母亲 mean literally?
母亲 breaks down as 母 (mother) + 亲 (parent).
What tones does 母亲 use?
母亲 is pronounced mǔqīn: third tone, first tone.