"maternal" in Chinese (Simplified)
母亲的母性的
Definition
与母亲或母性有关，或表现出母亲般关心和保护的特质。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于正式或描述性语境，如“母性本能”、“母系家族”，或“产假”。专指母亲或母性，不是泛指家长。不要与“paternal”（父亲的）混淆。
Examples
She has a strong maternal instinct.
她有很强的**母性**本能。
My maternal grandmother lives in Spain.
我**外祖母**住在西班牙。
She took maternal leave after her baby was born.
她在宝宝出生后休了**产假**。
She speaks to everyone with a maternal warmth.
她对每个人都表现出**母亲般**的温暖。
They share the same maternal last name.
他们有相同的**母系**姓氏。
Her maternal advice always makes me feel better.
她的**母亲般**建议总让我感觉更好。