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In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we dive into two fun and quirky expressions that are taking Chinese social media by storm. Tune in to learn what they mean and how to use them in everyday conversation!
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大家好，欢迎回来MaoMi Chinese！ 你认识这样的人吗？他们特别喜欢给别人意见，告诉别人事情应该怎么做。在中文里，我们说这样的人很爹味。或者你认识这样的人：他们太关心别人了，有点多管闲事了。在中文里，我们说这样的人很妈味。今天我们来聊一聊这两个非常有趣的表达——爹味和妈味。这两个词听起来有点奇怪，但是在中国的网络上，非常流行。我们一起来看看它们是什么意思吧！
先来说一说爹味。爹，就是爸爸的意思。爹味，不是真的说你是爸爸。爹味的意思是，有些人说话，做事情，像一个很喜欢管别人的爸爸。比如，你在社交媒体发了一张照片，穿得比较少，有人给你评论说：“女孩子穿这么少不太好。” 这个评论，就很有爹味。又比如，你跟朋友分享你准备辞职去旅行，但是他说：“工作才是更重要的，不要想这些没用的。” 这种喜欢教育你的人，也很爹味。还有，有些人明明只是朋友，但说话总是像老师一样，总是觉得“我是为了你好”，这种感觉也可以叫爹味。总而言之，爹味就是喜欢给别人上课，有点让人觉得烦的感觉。
那妈味呢？妈味是妈妈的味道吗？哈哈，也不是。妈味，意思是一个人说话、做事非常细心，很爱操心，像一个一直在照顾你的妈妈。操心，意思是总是担心各种各样的事情。比如，你跟朋友说：“最近有点忙，没什么时间休息。”朋友马上说：“要注意休息啊，别熬夜，记得多喝热水。” 这种太爱操心的感觉，就是妈味。
又比如，你出门穿得很少，朋友看到马上说：“今天降温了，别感冒了，赶快穿外套！” 朋友好像变成了“妈妈”，这也是妈味。比如你去朋友家做客，他们不停地给你夹菜，说：“多吃一点，不够再给你做。” 这种很怕你饿着的热情，也很有妈味。
简单来说，爹味一般是太喜欢给别人上课，喜欢说别人不好；妈味一般是太操心，怕你吃不好、穿不暖、休息不好。爹味和妈味听起来都让人有点烦，因为这些人不是我们真的爸爸和妈妈。
在中文里，这两个词经常被用来开玩笑，特别是在朋友之间。比如，有人发了一个很严厉的评论，大家就会说：“哎呀，好爹味哦！” 反过来，如果一个朋友不停地关心你，你也可以笑着说：“你怎么这么妈味！” 当然，用的时候要小心，朋友可以开玩笑，但如果对不熟的人说，可能会让人觉得不太礼貌哦。
你身边有没有很有爹味或者妈味的朋友呢？欢迎给我们留言，和我们分享哦！
Hello everyone, welcome back to MaoMi Chinese!
Do you know people like this? They really enjoy giving others advice and telling them how things should be done. In Chinese, we say these people have strong dad vibes — 爹味. Or perhaps you know people like this: they care too much about others, even meddle a bit. In Chinese, we say these people have strong mum vibes — 妈味. Today, we’re going to talk about these two very interesting expressions — 爹味 and 妈味. These two phrases might sound a bit strange, but they’re very popular on Chinese social media. Let’s take a look at what they mean!
Let’s first talk about 爹味. 爹 means “dad”. But 爹味 doesn’t literally mean you’re a dad. It means that some people’s way of speaking and behaving is like a dad who loves to interfere in other people’s business. For example, you post a photo on your social media wearing something a bit revealing, and someone comments,“Girls shouldn’t dress like that.” This kind of comment gives off strong dad vibes.
Another example: you tell your friend that you’re planning to quit your job and travel, but they say,“Work is much more important. Don’t think about those useless things.” This kind of person, who loves to lecture you, also gives off dad vibes. Sometimes, even when someone is just your friend, they speak to you like a teacher, always thinking, “I’m doing this for your own good.” This feeling can also be called dad vibes. In short, dad vibes is when someone likes to give others lessons, and it can feel a bit annoying.
Now, what about 妈味? Is it really the “smell” of a mum? Haha, not quite. Mum vibes means someone speaks and acts very attentively, caring for others like a mum who is always looking after you. Caring means constantly worrying about all sorts of things. For example, you tell your friend, “I’ve been a bit busy lately, haven’t had much time to rest.” Your friend immediately says,“You need to rest! Don’t stay up late! Drink plenty of hot water!” This kind of overly caring behaviour is very mum vibes.
Or, you go out wearing very little, and your friend says, “The temperature’s dropped today, don’t catch a cold. Quickly put on a jacket!” It feels like your friend has turned into your mum — this is also mum vibes. You go to a friend’s house, and they keep putting food on your plate, saying, “Eat more! If you’re still hungry, I’ll cook more for you.” This warm but slightly overwhelming hospitality is also mum vibes.
To sum up, dad vibes usually means someone who loves giving others lessons, pointing out what they’re doing wrong. Mum vibes usually means someone who worries too much, afraid you’re not eating well, dressing warmly enough, or getting enough rest. Both dad vibes and mum vibes can feel a bit annoying because these people are not our real dads or mums.
In Chinese, these two expressions are often used jokingly, especially among friends. For example, if someone posts a very stern comment, people might say, “Wow, that’s so dad vibes!” On the other hand, if a friend keeps fussing over you, you can laugh and say,“You’re so full of mum vibes!” Of course, when using these phrases, you need to be careful. It’s fine to joke with friends, but if you say it to someone you don’t know very well, it might come across as rude.
Do you have any friends who give off dad vibes or mum vibes? Feel free to leave us a comment and share your stories!
谢谢这篇文章！很有意思啊 ❣️👏 我没有这样的朋友，但是如果我有我就是很生气 😅 真的不喜欢别人跟我说怎么做
你一定是一个很好的朋友！