大妈

大媽

dàmā

noun HSK 4 #12,744

Meanings

1 auntie (older woman); big mama
2 father's elder brother's wife

Characters

Examples

大妈，请问这个多少钱？

Dàmā, qǐngwèn zhège duōshao qián?

Auntie, how much is this?

广场上的大妈在跳舞。

Guǎngchǎng shàng de dàmā zài tiàowǔ.

The aunties in the square are dancing.

隔壁的大妈很热心。

Gébì de dàmā hěn rèxīn.

The auntie next door is very warm-hearted.

Tips

culture

中国大妈 (Chinese aunties) has become a cultural phenomenon — referring to middle-aged/older women known for square dancing (广场舞), bargain hunting, and being a powerful consumer group.

In Pop Culture

广场舞大妈 guǎngchǎngwǔ dàmā

square dancing aunties

middle-aged women who dance in public squares every evening

Stroke Order

大 dà

妈 mā