dà mā
aunt; father’s elder brother’s wife
大妈在公园里跳舞。
dàmā zài gōngyuán lǐ tiàowǔ.
The old lady is dancing in the park.
大妈在菜市场买菜。
dàmā zài càishìchǎng mǎi cài.
The old lady is buying vegetables in the market.
大妈在家里做饭。
dàmā zài jiālǐ zuò fàn.
The old lady is cooking at home.
阿姨 (āyí)
Auntie
妇女 (fùnǚ)
Woman
少女 (shàonǚ)
young girl
小姑娘 (xiǎogūniang)
little girl
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The Chinese word 大妈 (dàmā) is composed of two characters: 大 (dà), meaning "big" or "great", and 妈 (mā), meaning "mother". Together, they literally mean "big mother" or "great mother". The term is often used to refer to older women, especially those who are perceived to be in a position of authority or respect. It can also be used in a more general sense to refer to any woman who is older than the speaker.The term 大妈 has a long history in Chinese culture. It was first used in the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) to refer to the wives of high-ranking officials. Over time, the term came to be used more broadly to refer to any older woman who was respected or admired. In modern China, 大妈 is still commonly used to refer to older women, but it can also be used in a more humorous or affectionate way.There are a few other Chinese words that are similar to 大妈 in meaning and usage. These include 阿姨 (āyí), which means "aunt", and 姐姐 (jiějie), which means "older sister". However, 大妈 is the most common term used to refer to older women in general.
