妈妈爱你
māma ài nǐ
Mommy loves you · trad. 媽媽愛你
妈妈爱你 (māma ài nǐ) is a common and heartfelt phrase used by mothers to express their love for their children. It's a warm and direct declaration of affection.
What does 妈妈爱你 (māma ài nǐ) mean?
妈妈爱你 (māma ài nǐ) means “mommy loves you” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “mommy love you.”
When to use it
Warm and affectionate. It's typically used by mothers speaking directly to their children. For fathers, the equivalent phrase is 爸爸爱你 (bàba ài nǐ).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “MAH-mah EYE nee.” The first 妈 is a high-level tone, and the second 妈 is a neutral tone. 爱 is a falling tone, and 你 is a third tone.
Other ways to say it
- 爸爸爱你bàba ài nǐDaddy loves you
- 我爱你wǒ ài nǐI love you (general)
- 妈妈想你māma xiǎng nǐMommy misses you
Examples
乖孩子，妈妈爱你！
guāi háizi, māma ài nǐ!
Good child, Mommy loves you!
妈妈爱你，永远爱你。
māma ài nǐ, yǒngyuǎn ài nǐ.
Mommy loves you, always loves you.
宝贝，爸爸爱你！
bǎobèi, bàba ài nǐ!
Baby, Daddy loves you!
Pro tip: Parents often use 妈妈爱你 or 爸爸爱你 to directly express affection to their children, fostering a sense of warmth and security.
Related phrases
该吃药了 · Time for your medicine亲一个 · Give me a kiss抱抱 · Hug or carry me
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