yōu měi
graceful; fine; exquisite
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这首曲子非常优美。
Zhè shǒu qǔzi fēicháng yōuměi.
This piece of music is very beautiful.
她的舞姿非常优美。
Tā de wǔzī fēicháng yōuměi.
Her dancing is very graceful.
这幅画非常优美。
Zhè fú huà fēicháng yōuměi.
This painting is very beautiful.
丑陋 (chǒulòu)
ugly
粗俗 (cūsú)
vulgar
The Chinese word 优美 (yōu měi) is composed of two characters: 优 (yōu) and 美 (měi). The character 优 originally meant "leisure" or "relaxation," but over time it came to be used in a more general sense to mean "good" or "excellent." The character 美 (měi) means "beautiful" or "pleasing to the senses." Together, the two characters 优美 (yōu měi) mean "beautiful" or "pleasing to the eye."The word 优美 (yōu měi) is often used to describe things that are visually appealing, such as a beautiful painting or a stunning landscape. It can also be used to describe things that are pleasing to the ear, such as a beautiful piece of music or a well-written poem. In addition, the word 优美 (yōu měi) can be used to describe things that are pleasing to the mind, such as a well-written essay or a thought-provoking speech.The word 优美 (yōu měi) is a versatile word that can be used to describe a wide variety of things. It is a useful word to know for HSK learners, as it can be used to express a variety of positive emotions and to describe things that are pleasing to the senses.
