美 (měi) — beautiful; pretty; good; excellent; satisfying
Definition
美 (měi) is a more formal, written word for 'beautiful' or 'good/excellent,' often used in set phrases or about experiences (e.g. 味道美, 日子美). For everyday 'pretty' (people, things) prefer 漂亮.
adjective
beautifulprettygoodexcellentsatisfying
Examples
- 美。Zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng zhēn měi.The scenery here is really beautiful.
- 美。Tā cháng dé zhēn měi.She is really beautiful.
- 美，。Zhè jiǔ wèi dào hěn měi, fēi cháng hǎo hē.This wine tastes great, very delicious.
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