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English - Chinese
Mum
məm
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
妈妈, 母亲, 妈妈（口语）, 小妈妈（对女性的昵称）
Mum meanings in Chinese
妈妈
Example:
My mum makes the best cookies.
我妈妈做的饼干最好吃。
I called my mum yesterday.
我昨天给我妈妈打了电话。
Usage: informalContext: Used in familial or casual settings to refer to one's mother.
Note: In British English, 'mum' is commonly used instead of 'mom' in American English.
母亲
Example:
She is a devoted mother.
她是一位尽职尽责的母亲。
The mother of the child is very caring.
这个孩子的母亲非常关心他。
Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal contexts or in written language.
Note: This term can be used in legal or official documents.
妈妈（口语）
Example:
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
妈妈，你能帮我做作业吗？
I love you, mum!
我爱你，妈妈！
Usage: informalContext: Casual conversations or affectionate expressions towards one's mother.
Note: Often used by children or adults when speaking directly to their mothers.
小妈妈（对女性的昵称）
Example:
She acts like a mum to her younger siblings.
她对她的弟妹们像个小妈妈一样。
Being a mum is a tough job.
做妈妈是一份艰难的工作。
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe someone who takes care of others in a nurturing way.
Note: This usage emphasizes the nurturing role of a woman, even if she is not a biological mother.
Mum's synonyms
silent
Silent means not making or accompanied by any sound.
Example: She remained silent throughout the meeting.
Note: Silent implies a lack of noise or sound, while 'mum' specifically refers to a person who is not speaking or keeping quiet.
quiet
Quiet means making very little noise or sound.
Example: Please be quiet during the exam.
Note: Quiet can refer to a general state of low noise, while 'mum' specifically refers to someone being silent or not speaking.
hush
Hush means to make someone or something quiet or stop making noise.
Example: The teacher hushed the noisy students in the classroom.
Note: Hush is a verb that can be used to quieten someone or something, while 'mum' is a noun referring to silence.
Mum expressions, common phrases
mum's the word
This phrase means to keep silent or keep information confidential.
Example: When asked about the surprise party, Sarah said, 'Mum's the word.'
Note: The phrase 'mum's the word' uses 'mum' in a figurative sense to mean 'keep quiet,' rather than referring to one's mother.
keep mum
This phrase means to remain silent or not speak about something.
Example: She decided to keep mum about the incident to avoid unnecessary drama.
Note: Similar to 'mum's the word,' 'keep mum' also implies keeping information to oneself.
Mum everyday (slang) expressions
mum
Used to describe someone who is silent or not revealing information.
Example: She kept mum about the surprise party.
Note: Same meaning as 'keep mum' or 'mum's the word', but in a concise form.
mum's the term
A play on the idiom 'mum's the word' to mean someone has revealed a secret.
Example: I can't believe he let the cat out of the bag about the promotion.
Note: Combining two phrases 'mum's the word' and 'cat's out of the bag' for a creative expression.
Mum - Examples
My mum is the best cook in the world.
我妈妈是世界上最好的厨师。
I miss my mum so much.
我非常想念我的妈妈。
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
妈妈，你能帮我做作业吗？
Mum grammar
Mum - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: mum
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): mum
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): mums
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): mum
Syllables, Separation and Stress
mum Contains 1 syllables: mum
Phonetic transcription: ˈməm
mum , ˈməm (The red syllable is stressed)
Mum - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
mum: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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