Meaning and Usage
"母子" specifically refers to the relationship or pairing of a mother and her child. It is commonly used to emphasize the familial bond or contexts involving both mother and child together.
Common Contexts
This term often appears in everyday conversation, media, and formal contexts such as healthcare (e.g., 母子保健, maternal and child health). It highlights the connection or activities shared by mother and child.
Collocations and Patterns
- 母子关系 (mǔzǐ guānxì): mother-child relationship, used to discuss emotional or biological ties.
- 母子俩 (mǔzǐ liǎ): the mother and child (two people), often used in casual speech.
- 母子保健 (mǔzǐ bǎojiàn): maternal and child health, a formal term in medical or social services.
Usage Notes
"母子" is a neutral and respectful term. It is not used to refer to a mother and son exclusively; it can refer to mother and child of any gender. Avoid confusing it with "母亲" (mother) or "孩子" (child) alone, as "母子" always implies both together.