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    Describing beauty with 美 (měi)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    美 + Noun / 美丽 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 美 (měi) means 'beautiful,' 'fine,' or 'good' and is used to describe things that are aesthetically pleasing or excellent. It is a versatile character that appears in many compound words and is used across formal and informal contexts. For example, 美国 literally means 'beautiful country' (America).

    Examples

    • 这里的风景真美，值得再来一次。

      Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng zhēn měi, zhídé zài lái yī cì.

      The scenery here is really beautiful; it's worth coming again.

    • 她穿了一条很美的红色裙子。

      Tā chuānle yī tiáo hěn měi de hóngsè qúnzi.

      She wore a beautiful red dress.

    • 秋天的枫叶颜色特别美。

      Qiūtiān de fēngyè yánsè tèbié měi.

      The maple leaves in autumn are especially beautiful in color.

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