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美

měi

beautiful

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Words 7

  • 美国MěiguóUSA
  • 美食měishígood food
  • 美好měihǎowonderful
  • 美元MěiyuánUS dollar
  • 美女měinǚbeautiful woman
  • 美国人MěiguórénAmerican
  • 十全十美shíquán-shíměiperfect in every way

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  • 月亮很美。Yuèliang hěn měi.The moon is beautiful.