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美
měi
Description
"美"是一个很常用的字，意思是好看、漂亮。
"美" is a very common character meaning beautiful or pretty.
它也可以指美国，比如"美元"就是美国的钱。
It can also refer to America, for example, "美元" means American money.
Meanings
美měi
beautiful; pretty
这里的风景真美。
The scenery here is really beautiful.
美měi
America; American (short for 美国)
他去美国留学了。
He went to the US to study abroad.
美měi
to feel pleased or complacent
听到表扬，他心里美滋滋的。
Hearing the praise, he felt very happy inside.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
美 is more literary/emphatic than 漂亮, often for scenery, art, or abstract beauty.
- Etymology
also functions as the first character in 美国 (America).
In videos
“然后可以让我去拍照的时候更美”
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