HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
妈 — mother
- Reading
- mā
- Meaning
- mother; mom
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
妈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is mā and it means mother; mom. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
妈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 妈妈 (mom, mother) and 大妈 (aunt (older woman)).
Chinese words containing 妈
Frequently asked questions
What does 妈 mean in Chinese?
妈 means mother; mom in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 妈 read?
妈 is read mā. Reading it inside real words — 妈妈 and 大妈 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 妈 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 妈 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 妈 in a word?
A common word containing 妈 is 妈妈 (māma) — "mom, mother". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 妈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 妈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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