听妈妈的话
tīng māma de huà
Listen to mommy · trad. 聽媽媽的話
听妈妈的话 (tīng mā ma de huà) means to listen to or obey what one's mother says. It is commonly used when encouraging children to follow their mother's instructions, and the structure 听…的话 generally means to obey someone.
What does 听妈妈的话 (tīng māma de huà) mean?
听妈妈的话 (tīng māma de huà) means “listen to mommy” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “listen mom's words.”
When to use it
Commonly addressed to children, it emphasizes obedience to a mother's guidance. It is often heard in family settings or when adults remind children to be well-behaved. The phrase is also famously the title of a popular song by Jay Chou.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "ting MAH-mah duh HWAH." The first 妈 and 的 are often said with light, neutral tones.
Other ways to say it
- 听爸爸的话tīng bàba de huàlisten to Daddy
- 听老师的话tīng lǎoshī de huàlisten to the teacher
- 听话tīnghuaobedient / to obey
Examples
你要听妈妈的话，不要乱跑。
nǐ yào tīng māma de huà, bù yào luàn pǎo.
You need to listen to Mommy, don't run around.
小明很听妈妈的话，是个好孩子。
Xiǎomíng hěn tīng māma de huà, shì gè hǎo háizi.
Xiao Ming listens to his mom very well, he's a good child.
听妈妈的话，早点睡觉。
tīng māma de huà, zǎo diǎn shuìjiào.
Listen to Mommy, go to bed early.
Pro tip: The structure 听…的话 means to obey someone's words or instructions, not just to hear them. It implies following advice or commands.
Related phrases
慢点跑 · Slow down (running)牵着我的手 · Hold my hand听老师的话 · Listen to your teacher
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