Meaning and Usage
"母女" specifically refers to the relationship or pair of a mother and her daughter. It is commonly used to describe family relationships, emotional bonds, or stories involving these two family members.
Common Contexts
You will often see "母女" in contexts discussing family dynamics, emotional connections, or in media such as films and books that focus on mother-daughter relationships.
Collocations and Patterns
- 母女关系 (mǔnǚ guānxì): mother-daughter relationship, used to describe the emotional or social connection.
- 母女俩 (mǔnǚ liǎ): the mother and daughter pair, often used when talking about them together.
- 母女情深 (mǔnǚ qíng shēn): deep mother-daughter affection, emphasizing strong emotional bonds.
Notes
"母女" is a neutral and formal term. It is not used to refer to a mother and son (which would be "母子") or other family members. When using "母女", the focus is on the female parent-child relationship. Avoid confusing it with "母子" or other kinship terms.