美丽

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The Chinese word 美丽 (měilì) for "beautiful" is composed of two characters: 美 (měi) and 丽 (lì). The character 美 originally meant "delicious" or "tasty", and was often used to describe food. Over time, its meaning expanded to include other sensory pleasures, such as beauty and attractiveness. The character 丽 originally meant "bright" or "shining", and was often used to describe the sun or stars. When combined, the two characters 美 and 丽 create the word 美丽, which captures the idea of something that is both visually pleasing and delightful to the senses.