thân mẫu
Definition
- Noun:
- Biological mother: A formal and respectful term for one's own mother, specifically the woman who gave birth to a person. It emphasizes the biological and familial relationship.
- Mother: Used in formal, literary, or legal contexts to refer to one's mother with a tone of reverence and respect.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thân mẫu của anh ấy là một bác sĩ. (His mother is a doctor.)
- Trong giấy tờ, bạn cần ghi rõ họ tên thân mẫu. (In the documents, you need to write the full name of your mother.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thân mẫu" is primarily used in written Vietnamese, such as in literature, official documents, legal papers, or formal speeches. It is less common in everyday spoken language, where "mẹ" is preferred.
- It can be used in formal introductions or announcements to show high respect.
- Xin giới thiệu, đây là thân mẫu của tôi. (Allow me to introduce, this is my mother.)
Variants and Related Words
Mẫu thân (n): A synonym with identical meaning and level of formality to "thân mẫu".
- Mẫu thân tôi rất hiền. (My mother is very kind.)
Mẹ đẻ (n): A direct term meaning "birth mother," which is more straightforward and less formal than "thân mẫu".
- Cô ấy đã tìm thấy mẹ đẻ của mình. (She found her birth mother.)
Synonyms
- Mother: The standard English equivalent.
- Biological mother: Emphasizes the birth relationship.
- Parent (female): A more general formal term.
Related Terms
- Thân phụ (n): The formal and respectful counterpart meaning "father."
- Thân phụ và thân mẫu của tôi đều là giáo viên. (My father and mother are both teachers.)