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    Expressing 'beautiful' with 美丽 (měilì)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    美丽 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 美丽 (měilì) means 'beautiful' and is used to describe things that are visually pleasing or aesthetically attractive. It is slightly more formal and literary than 漂亮 and is commonly used for scenery, nature, and abstract beauty, appearing before 的 and a noun.

    Examples

    • 这座小镇的夜景非常美丽。

      zhè zuò xiǎo zhèn de yèjǐng fēicháng měilì.

      The night view of this small town is very beautiful.

    • 她用美丽的声音唱了一首歌。

      tā yòng měilì de shēngyīn chàng le yī shǒu gē.

      She sang a song with a beautiful voice.

    • 秋天的枫叶把整座山染成了美丽的红色。

      qiūtiān de fēngyè bǎ zhěng zuò shān rǎn chéng le měilì de hóngsè.

      The autumn maple leaves dyed the entire mountain a beautiful red.

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