REAL INTERNET CHINESE
a mama's treasure boy
a grown man whose mother still decides everything, including his relationships
- Who can you say it to?
- Friends and coworkers Normal among people your own age. Skip it with elders, clients and officials.
- Out loud, or only typed?
- Say it or type it Works out loud and in chat.
- Is it still used?
- Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.
When to say it
Salary goes to her card, dates get reported in full detail, and 'my mom says' ends every argument. The label appears in dating threads as a red flag the size of a door. Sons like this rarely self-identify; it is usually a warning shouted at the woman dating one.
Hear it in the wild
Shénme dōu wèn tā mā, mābǎo nán shíchuí.
He asks his mom about everything, confirmed mama's boy.
Fēnshǒu ba, nǐ zhǐshì mābǎo nán.
Just break up, you're only a mama's boy.
Quick answers
What does 妈宝男 mean?
a grown man whose mother still decides everything, including his relationships
When do people say 妈宝男?
Salary goes to her card, dates get reported in full detail, and 'my mom says' ends every argument. The label appears in dating threads as a red flag the size of a door. Sons like this rarely self-identify; it is usually a warning shouted at the woman dating one.
When should you not say 妈宝男?
It is a verdict on a man and his family in one word; dropped at dinner it detonates.
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