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The Vietnamese word "má" primarily means "mother" or "mama" when used as a noun. It is a term of endearment and is commonly used by children when referring to their mothers.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: "Má" means "mother" or "mama."
• Usage: You can use "má" when you are talking to or about your mother. It conveys affection and warmth.
• Example:
  • "Má ơi, con yêu má!" (Mom, I love you!)

Advanced Usage:

In addition to referring to "mother," "má" can also have other meanings in different contexts: - Cheek: "má" can refer to the cheek of a person. - Dimpled Cheek: "má lúm đồng tiền" refers to a cheek that has a dimple, which is considered attractive in Vietnamese culture. - Chuboby: "má bánh đúc" refers to a specific type of person or characteristic related to being chubby or plump.

Word Variants:

• Má can be found in different phrases and expressions:
  • "Má ơi" – a way to call your mother affectionately.
  • "Má ruột" – refers to biological mother.

Different Meanings:

• "Má" can mean different things depending on the context:
  • As "mother" or "mama" (affectionate term)
  • As "cheek" (part of the face)
  • In certain phrases like "má lúm đồng tiền," where it describes a physical feature.

Synonyms:

• For "mother":
  • "Mẹ" – this is another common term for "mother" in Vietnamese, but it is less informal than "má."
• For "cheek":
  • "Gò má" – refers specifically to the cheekbone area.

Summary:

The word "má" is a versatile term in Vietnamese, primarily used to express love and affection towards one's mother. It can also refer to physical features like cheeks and has variants that describe specific characteristics.

Academic

noun

1. mother ; mama; mama

noun

1. centella

noun

1. cheek
   • má lúm đồng tiền
     dimpled cheek
   • má bánh đúc
     chuboby