gaa1 mou5家母

Jyutpinggaa1 mou5

Yalegā móuh

名詞Rare

Definition

My mother; a polite term used to refer to one's own mother when speaking to others.

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How it's used

Using this term signals a formal or respectful tone when speaking to others about your mother. It is essentially a humble way to refer to your own parent, similar to how one might use 家父 for a father. It is rarely used when speaking directly to the person, as it functions as a third person reference.

Examples

gaa1家mou5母hou2好zung1鍾ji3意jam2飲caa4茶。

My mother really likes to go for dim sum.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過gaa1家mou5母mei6未aa4呀？

Have you met my mother yet?

Common phrases

gaa1家mou5母san1身tai2體gin6健hong1康

my mother is in good health

Common mistake

Avoid using this term when talking to your mother directly, as it sounds overly stiff and distant. It is strictly for referring to her when she is not part of the conversation or when introducing her to someone else.