- 母亲节 mǔqīnjié Mother's DayA holiday honoring mothers, traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday of May
- 父母亲 fùmǔqīn parentsfather and mother; parents
- 代孕母亲 dàiyùnmǔqīn surrogate motherA woman who carries and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple. Often referred to as [[代母|代母|dai4 mu3]] or, in Taiwan, [[代理孕母|代理孕母|dai4 li3 yun4 mu3]].
- 母亲河 mǔqīnhé mother riverAn affectionate term for a river that is closely linked to the survival and development of a people or nation.