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Character Decomposition
美=羊+大
Etymology
A person 大 wearing an elegant crown 羊
Meanings
(bound form) the Americas (abbr. for 美洲)
(bound form) USA
beautiful
very satisfactory; good
to beautify
to be pleased with oneself
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Words with 美 660 total
to pay attention to one's appearance; to like to be well-groomed · (literary) on very friendly terms爱美ài měimellow · rich · superb醇美chún měiexquisite; elegant; fine精美jīng měiharmonious · in perfect harmony和美hé měipretty · handsome俊美jùn měiVanessa-Mae (1978–), Singaporean-born British violinist and skier陈美Chén Měidainty娇美jiāo měiart design · art designer美工měi gōngbeautiful · fine美好měi hǎoAmerican dollar; US dollar美金měi jīngood wine · fine liquor美酒měi jiǔbeautiful美丽měi lìNestlé Milo (chocolate-flavored powder added to milk or water)美禄Měi lù
Idioms with 美 67 total Chain
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