HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
美 — beautiful
- Reading
- měi
- Meaning
- beautiful; pretty; America
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
美 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is měi and it means beautiful; pretty; America. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
美 appears in everyday chinese words such as 美 (beautiful, America), 美丽 (beautiful) and 美好 (beautiful, fine).
Chinese words containing 美
Frequently asked questions
What does 美 mean in Chinese?
美 means beautiful; pretty; America in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 美 read?
美 is read měi. Reading it inside real words — 美 and 美丽 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 美 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 美 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 美 in a word?
A common word containing 美 is 美 (měi) — "beautiful, America". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 美 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 美 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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