How to pronounce ma in Chinese

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妈

mā

Same sound, different tones

妈
māT1

mother

麻
máT2

hemp / numb

马
mǎT3

horse

骂
màT4

to scold

吗
maT0

question particle

Common mistake

Same sound, four meanings — the tone is the word. Say 妈 (mā) high and flat; don't let it fall.

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