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

HSK 1

大妈，请问这个多少钱？

Dàmā, qǐngwèn zhège duōshao qián?

Auntie, how much is this?

HSK 3

广场上的大妈在跳舞。

Guǎngchǎng shàng de dàmā zài tiàowǔ.

The aunties in the square are dancing.

HSK 5

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