Chinese word

秀美

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiù měi

Meaning

  • adjectivebeautiful

Example

这座山的风景很秀美。zhè zuò shān de fēng jǐng hěn xiù měi

The scenery of this mountain is very beautiful.

Illustration for 秀美 (beautiful)

More examples

秋天湖边的景色格外秀美。qiū tiān hú biān de jǐng sè gé wài xiù měi

In autumn, the scenery by the lake is especially beautiful.

Core concept

Beauty that looks clear, neat, and delicate rather than bold or dazzling.

Common phrases

  • 风景秀美fēng jǐng xiù měi

    beautiful scenery

  • 风光秀美fēng guāng xiù měi

    beautiful landscape

  • 山川秀美shān chuān xiù měi

    beautiful mountains and rivers

Similar words

美丽měi lì: Beautiful in appearance and pleasing to the eye, whether describing a person, thing, or scene.
漂亮piào liàng: Attractive and good-looking, with an appearance that catches the eye.
好看hǎo kàn: Looking good and pleasant to look at in an everyday, natural way.
优美yōu měi: Beautiful in a graceful, elegant, and refined way.

Definition in Chinese

外表或景物具有清秀、端正且能引起美感的特质。wài biǎo huò jǐng wù jù yǒu qīng xiù duān zhèng qiě néng yín qǐ méi gǎn de tè zhì

Word origin

秀美 (xiùměi, "beautiful and elegant") is formed from 秀 (xiù, "graceful") + 美 (měi, "beautiful"), so its meaning centers on beauty shaped by delicacy and refinement.

Usage tips

  • The word often describes a whole scene or overall appearance, so it fits broad visual impressions better than comments about one small feature.

Other meanings

  • elegantadjective

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