Chinese word

美景

Pronunciation

Pinyinměi jǐng

Meaning

  • nounbeautiful scenery

Example

这里的美景让人流连忘返。zhè lǐ de méi jǐng ràng rén liú lián wàng fǎn

The beautiful scenery here makes people reluctant to leave.

Illustration for 美景 (beautiful scenery)

More examples

旅行中，他用镜头记录下每一处美景。lǚ xíng zhōng tā yòng jìng tóu jì lù xià měi yí chù méi jǐng

While traveling, he recorded every beautiful sight through his lens.

Core concept

A beautiful natural or urban scene that draws the eye and makes people pause to take it in.

Common phrases

  • 拍摄美景pāi shè méi jǐng

    take photos of beautiful scenery

  • 令人陶醉的美景lìng rén táo zuì de méi jǐng

    beautiful scenery that captivates people

  • 山间的美景shān jiān de méi jǐng

    beautiful scenery in the mountains

Similar words

风景fēng jǐng: The visible scenery of a natural place, city, or other setting.
景色jǐng sè: The visible appearance, colors, and surroundings of a natural or urban place.
风光fēng guāng: The beauty and atmosphere of a natural landscape or setting.

Definition in Chinese

用于指自然或城市中具有观赏价值、使人驻足的美丽景致。yòng yú zhǐ zì rán huò chéng shì zhōng jù yǒu guān shǎng jià zhí shǐ rén zhù zú de měi lì jǐng zhì

Word origin

美景 (měijǐng, "beautiful scenery") combines 美 (měi, "beautiful") with 景 (jǐng, "scene or view"), so its form directly names a pleasing sight.

Usage tips

  • For a simple reaction in conversation, 景色很好 (jǐngsè hěn hǎo, "the scenery is very nice") often sounds more natural, while this noun suits travel descriptions and appreciative comments.

Other meanings

  • spectacular scenerynoun
  • scenerynoun
  • viewnoun

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