At the A1 level, you learn '优美' (yōuměi) as a basic way to say 'beautiful' for things like music and parks. It is one of the first 'advanced' adjectives you use to describe your environment. You will mostly use it with the word '很' (hěn - very). For example, '音乐很优美' (The music is very beautiful). At this stage, don't worry about the deep artistic nuances; just remember it is a 'good' word for places and sounds. It helps you move beyond just saying '好' (good) for everything. You might use it when talking about your hometown or a park you visited. It's a safe word to use when you want to be polite and descriptive about a place someone showed you.
At A2, you start using '优美' with the particle '的' (de) to modify nouns. You might say '优美的公园' (a beautiful park) or '优美的声音' (a beautiful voice). You also begin to see it in simple comparisons, like '这个地方比那个地方更优美' (This place is more beautiful than that one). You are expected to know that it is different from '漂亮' (piàoliang), which you use for clothes or people. At this level, you can use '优美' to write short paragraphs about your hobbies, such as listening to music or traveling, adding a bit of descriptive flair to your sentences.
By B1, you should understand that '优美' implies grace and rhythm. You can use it to describe '姿态' (zītài - posture) or '动作' (dòngzuò - movements). You might describe a performance you watched, saying '她的舞姿非常优美' (Her dancing was very graceful). You also start using it in more complex sentence structures, such as '因为这里的环境优美,所以游客很多' (Because the environment here is beautiful, there are many tourists). You should be able to distinguish '优美' from '美好' (abstract beauty) and use it appropriately in emails or short essays about cultural experiences.
At the B2 level, '优美' becomes a tool for more formal and literary expression. You might use it to critique a piece of literature or a film, discussing the '优美的文字' (graceful writing) or '优美的画面' (graceful visuals). You understand its role in creating a 'refined' tone. You can use it in the '不仅...而且...' structure: '这篇文章不仅逻辑严密,而且语言优美' (This article is not only logically rigorous but also has graceful language). You are also aware of its cultural weight in describing traditional Chinese arts like calligraphy or landscape painting, where 'youmei' is a standard metric of quality.
At C1, you use '优美' with precision, often contrasting it with synonyms like '优雅' (refined) or '瑰丽' (magnificent). You can discuss the '优美' of a mathematical proof or a scientific theory, meaning its elegance and simplicity. You use it in formal speeches or academic writing to describe environmental policies or urban planning goals ('建设环境优美的城市'). You also recognize it in classical poetry and can explain how the 'youmei' of a poem's meter contributes to its overall aesthetic impact. Your usage is nuanced, and you rarely make the mistake of using it where 'meili' or 'piaoliang' would be better.
At the C2 level, '优美' is part of your instinctive grasp of Chinese aesthetics. You can use it to engage in deep philosophical discussions about the nature of beauty (美学). You might analyze how the concept of 'youmei' has evolved in Chinese literature from the Tang Dynasty to the present. You use it effortlessly in high-level literary translation or creative writing, knowing exactly when its specific 'graceful' connotation is required to evoke a particular mood. You can also use it ironically or metaphorically in complex rhetorical contexts. Your mastery means you understand not just the word, but the entire cultural framework of 'grace' it represents.

优美 در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Used for scenery, music, and grace.
  • More formal than 'piaoliang' (pretty).
  • Describes rhythmic or harmonious beauty.
  • Commonly modifies 'environment' or 'posture'.

The Chinese term 优美 (yōuměi) is a cornerstone of aesthetic description in the Mandarin language. While often translated simply as 'beautiful' or 'graceful,' its semantic range is more specific than the general term 漂亮 (piàoliang). It describes a type of beauty that is harmonious, elegant, and often rhythmic. It is used to describe things that possess an inherent grace, such as a landscape that flows naturally, a piece of music with a smooth melody, or the fluid movements of a dancer. In Chinese culture, the concept of 'you' (优) implies excellence or superiority, while 'mei' (美) refers to visual or sensory beauty. Together, they create a word that suggests a high standard of aesthetic pleasure that transcends mere surface-level attraction.

Visual Aesthetics
Used for natural scenery, architecture, and interior design that feels balanced and artistic.
Auditory Beauty
Frequently applied to melodies, voices, and the sound of instruments that are soothing and melodic.
Physical Movement
Describes the grace of posture, dance steps, or even the flow of calligraphy strokes.

这里的风景非常优美,让人流连忘返。(The scenery here is very graceful and beautiful, making people linger and forget to return.)

You will encounter this word in literature, travel brochures, and formal art critiques. It is rarely used to describe a person's facial features (where 漂亮 or 美丽 is more common), but it is very frequently used to describe a person's 'taidu' (attitude) or 'wuzi' (dance posture). It suggests a level of refinement. For example, a student might be praised for their 'youmei' handwriting, implying that the characters are not just legible but artistically pleasing and well-balanced. In the context of the CEFR A1 level, learners should start by using it for simple descriptions of parks, music, and nature.

她跳舞的姿态非常优美。(Her dancing posture is very graceful.)

In a broader philosophical sense, 'youmei' aligns with the traditional Chinese appreciation for 'he' (harmony). A mountain is not just 'big'; it is 'youmei' if the trees, the mist, and the peaks create a poetic scene. This word invites the speaker to look deeper into the quality of beauty rather than just the quantity of it. It is an essential word for anyone wishing to express sophisticated appreciation for the arts or the natural world in Chinese-speaking environments.

Using 优美 (yōuměi) correctly involves understanding its role as a stative verb/adjective. In Chinese grammar, it can function as a predicate or a modifier. When used as a predicate, it is often preceded by an intensifier like 很 (hěn - very), 非常 (fēicháng - extremely), or 十分 (shífēn - fully). Unlike English, you don't need the word 'is' (是) when using '优美' as a predicate unless you are emphasizing a categorization.

As a Predicate
Structure: Subject + Adverb + 优美. Example: 旋律很优美 (The melody is very graceful).
As an Attributive
Structure: 优美的 + Noun. Example: 优美的环境 (A beautiful environment).

我们住在环境优美的小镇。(We live in a town with a beautiful environment.)

When modifying a noun, the particle 的 (de) is almost always required because '优美' is a disyllabic (two-syllable) adjective. This distinguishes it from monosyllabic adjectives like 好 (hǎo) or 大 (dà) which sometimes skip the 'de'. Using '优美' provides a more formal and literary tone compared to '好看' (hǎokàn - good looking). It is particularly effective when describing abstract nouns related to culture and art. For example, '优美的文字' (graceful writing/prose) suggests a high literary quality rather than just clear information.

这首诗的语言非常优美。(The language of this poem is very graceful.)

In complex sentences, '优美' can be part of a comparative structure. You might say '这里的环境比那里更优美' (The environment here is more beautiful than there). It also appears in 'not only... but also' constructions: '这首歌不仅旋律优美,歌词也很动人' (This song not only has a graceful melody but also touching lyrics). Mastery of this word allows a learner to move beyond basic 'good/bad' evaluations and start expressing nuanced aesthetic appreciation.

In daily life in China, 优美 (yōuměi) is a high-frequency word in specific contexts. If you are watching a CCTV documentary about China's national parks, you will hear the narrator use 'youmei' to describe the mountains and rivers (山水). It is the standard word used in the tourism industry. Travel agents will describe a resort as having 'youmei de huanjing' (a graceful/beautiful environment) to attract customers who seek tranquility and aesthetic pleasure.

Art and Performance
In dance competitions (like 'Dance Smash'), judges frequently use 'youmei' to praise a dancer's lines and flow.
Education
Teachers use it to encourage students' writing style or their performance in arts and crafts.

公园里响起了优美的音乐。(Graceful music started playing in the park.)

Another common place is in the introduction of classical music or traditional Chinese opera. The host might say, '接下来请欣赏一段优美的旋律' (Next, please enjoy a graceful melody). It's also found in real estate advertisements. When developers want to sell apartments, they emphasize the 'youmei' landscaping of the residential compound. Even in corporate settings, a well-designed office might be described as having a 'youmei' workspace to boost employee morale.

这家餐厅的环境非常优美,适合约会。(The environment of this restaurant is very graceful, suitable for a date.)

Social media platforms like Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) are also full of this word. Users posting photos of their travels or their piano practice will caption them with 'youmei' to signify a high-quality lifestyle. It has a positive, aspirational connotation. In movies, particularly historical or 'Wuxia' films, 'youmei' is used to describe the elegant swordplay or the serene bamboo forests where masters fight. Understanding 'youmei' is key to understanding the Chinese 'literati' aesthetic that values balance, flow, and understated elegance.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make with 优美 (yōuměi) is treating it as a direct synonym for 'pretty' or 'beautiful' in all contexts. While 'beautiful' can describe a person's face, a sunset, and a mathematical equation in English, Chinese is more segmented. You should avoid using '优美' to describe a person's physical facial features. If you say '她的脸很优美' (Tā de liǎn hěn yōuměi), it sounds very strange to a native speaker. Instead, use 漂亮 (piàoliang) or 美丽 (měilì).

Mistake 1: Describing Faces
Incorrect: 她的长相很优美。 Correct: 她的长相很漂亮。
Mistake 2: Forgetting the 'De'
Incorrect: 优美音乐。 Correct: 优美的音乐。

错误:他有一张优美的脸。(Wrong: He has a graceful face.)

Another common error is confusion between '优美' and '美好' (měihǎo). '美好' is typically used for abstract things like 'a better life' (美好的生活) or 'good memories' (美好的回忆), whereas '优美' is more sensory—focused on what you see or hear. You wouldn't usually say '优美的未来' (a graceful future); you would say '美好的未来' (a bright/good future). Similarly, '优美' is different from '优秀' (yōuxiù), which means 'excellent' in terms of performance or grades. Don't say a student is 'youmei' when you mean they are 'youxiu'.

注意:不要用“优美”来形容人的考试成绩。(Note: Do not use 'youmei' to describe a person's exam results.)

Finally, watch out for the intensity. '优美' is a relatively strong word. Using it for something very mundane, like a well-organized Excel sheet, might come off as sarcastic or overly dramatic. It belongs to the realm of nature, art, and refined movement. If you keep these distinctions in mind, your Chinese will sound much more natural and precise.

To truly master 优美 (yōuměi), you must see how it sits within the family of words for 'beauty' in Chinese. Depending on what you are describing, one of these alternatives might be more appropriate. Each has a slightly different 'flavor' or register.

美丽 (Měilì)
Broadest term for beauty. Can describe people, nature, or souls. More static than 'youmei'.
漂亮 (Piàoliang)
Commonly used for physical appearance (people, clothes, objects). More casual.
华美 (Huáměi)
Magnificent or ornate beauty. Used for grand palaces or luxurious clothing.
秀美 (Xiùměi)
Elegant and delicate beauty, often used specifically for southern Chinese landscapes.

这幅画的色彩非常优美,构图也很和谐。(The colors of this painting are very graceful, and the composition is harmonious.)

If you are describing a person's behavior or movements, you might also consider 优雅 (yōuyǎ - elegant/refined). While 'youmei' describes the visual result (the graceful dance), 'youya' often describes the person's character or mannerisms (the elegant lady). For sounds, you could use 动听 (dòngtīng - pleasant to hear) as a more specific alternative to 'youmei de shengyin'. In literature, 'youmei' is often paired with words like 'shengyuan' (profound) to describe deep aesthetic experiences.

相比于“漂亮”,“优美”更强调艺术感。(Compared to 'pretty', 'youmei' emphasizes artistic sense.)

In professional writing, you might see '唯美' (wéiměi), which refers to aestheticism—beauty for beauty's sake. If a movie is described as 'weimei', it means every frame is like a painting. Understanding these nuances helps you choose the right 'flavor' of beauty for your sentences. Beginners can stick to 'youmei' for scenery and music, while advanced learners can start contrasting it with 'youya' and 'xiumei' to show off their vocabulary depth.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The character '美' (mei) originally depicted a large sheep (羊 over 大), which in ancient times was a symbol of goodness and beauty because it provided food and warmth.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /jəʊ meɪ/
US /joʊ meɪ/
Equal stress on both syllables in Mandarin (yōu - 1st tone, měi - 3rd tone).
هم‌قافیه با
秋美 (qiūměi) 柔美 (róuměi) 秀美 (xiùměi) 留美 (liúměi) 酒美 (jiǔměi) 久美 (jiǔměi) 幽美 (yōuměi - homophone variant) 娇美 (jiāoměi)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing 'you' like 'you' (the pronoun) instead of 'yo'.
  • Failing to do the dipping 3rd tone on 'mei'.
  • Mixing up with 'youming' (famous).
  • Pronouncing 'mei' like 'me' (myself).
  • Incorrect tone sandhi (though none applies here specifically).

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Characters are common but 'you' is slightly complex.

نوشتن 3/5

Writing '优' and '美' requires correct stroke order.

صحبت کردن 1/5

Easy to pronounce if you know basic tones.

گوش دادن 1/5

Very distinct sound in context.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

بعداً یاد بگیرید

优雅 优秀 风景 旋律 姿态

پیشرفته

唯美主义 绰约 瑰丽 婉约

گرامر لازم

Adjective as Predicate

风景优美。(The scenery is beautiful.)

Attributive with 'De'

优美的音乐。(Graceful music.)

Degree Complements

她跳得非常优美。(She dances very gracefully.)

Comparison with 'Bi'

这首歌比那首更优美。(This song is more graceful than that one.)

Intensifiers

十分优美 (Fully/Extremely graceful).

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

这里的风景很优美。

The scenery here is very beautiful.

Subject + 很 + Adjective structure.

2

这首音乐很优美。

This music is very graceful.

Using 'youmei' for auditory beauty.

3

公园很优美。

The park is beautiful.

Simple noun description.

4

她的声音很优美。

Her voice is very beautiful.

Describing a person's voice.

5

这个地方优美吗?

Is this place beautiful?

Simple question form with 吗.

6

我不觉得这首歌优美。

I don't think this song is graceful.

Negative form with 不.

7

优美的公园在那儿。

The beautiful park is over there.

Using 'youmei' as an attributive with 的 (though A1 sometimes omits it, it's better to learn it).

8

那是优美的音乐。

That is graceful music.

That is (Noun Phrase) structure.

1

我喜欢优美的环境。

I like beautiful environments.

Verb + Adjective + 的 + Noun.

2

她跳舞的动作很优美。

Her dance moves are very graceful.

Possessive structure (动作).

3

我们去一个优美的地方吧。

Let's go to a beautiful place.

Suggestion particle 吧.

4

这首诗写得很优美。

This poem is written very gracefully.

Complement of degree with 得.

5

你写字的样子很优美。

The way you write is very graceful.

Describing the 'manner' of an action.

6

花园里有优美的花。

There are beautiful flowers in the garden.

Existential sentence with 有.

7

这里没有优美的风景。

There is no beautiful scenery here.

Negative existential sentence.

8

他的钢琴曲非常优美。

His piano pieces are extremely graceful.

Using intensifier 非常.

1

虽然地方很小,但是环境很优美。

Although the place is small, the environment is very beautiful.

Conjunction 虽然...但是...

2

她穿着优美的长裙走过来。

She walked over wearing a graceful long dress.

Adjective modifying a specific object (dress).

3

这个小镇以优美的风景闻名。

This town is famous for its beautiful scenery.

Structure: 以...闻名 (Famous for...).

4

你应该多听一些优美的音乐来放松。

You should listen to more graceful music to relax.

Giving advice with 应该.

5

老师表扬了她优美的舞姿。

The teacher praised her graceful dance posture.

Verb + Object (praised the posture).

6

这种鸟的叫声非常优美动听。

The song of this bird is very graceful and pleasant to hear.

Combined adjectives (优美动听).

7

他在黑板上写下了优美的汉字。

He wrote graceful Chinese characters on the blackboard.

Resultative verb structure (写下).

8

这里的夜景比白天更优美。

The night view here is even more beautiful than the daytime.

Comparison with 比 and 更.

1

由于环境优美,这家酒店经常客满。

Due to the beautiful environment, this hotel is often full.

Cause and effect with 由于.

2

散文的语言应当力求优美生动。

The language of prose should strive to be graceful and vivid.

Formal requirement with 应当力求.

3

她那优美的谈吐给人留下了深刻印象。

Her graceful way of speaking left a deep impression on people.

Abstract noun (谈吐 - manner of speech).

4

设计师通过优美的线条表现了现代感。

The designer expressed a modern feel through graceful lines.

Expressing through (通过...表现).

5

这里的建筑风格既古典又优美。

The architectural style here is both classical and graceful.

Correlative conjunction 既...又...

6

这部电影的画面极其优美,像画一样。

The visuals of this movie are extremely graceful, like a painting.

Simile structure (像...一样).

7

他用优美的词汇描绘了家乡的变化。

He described the changes in his hometown using graceful vocabulary.

Using 'youmei' to describe diction/vocabulary.

8

只有环境优美,人们的心情才会舒畅。

Only if the environment is beautiful will people's moods be pleasant.

Condition with 只有...才...

1

数学公式中也蕴含着一种优美。

There is also a kind of grace/beauty inherent in mathematical formulas.

Abstract usage as a noun/concept.

2

这篇文章的构思巧妙,文字优美,堪称杰作。

The conception of this article is ingenious and the writing is graceful; it can be called a masterpiece.

High-level literary critique.

3

苏州园林以其优美的造园艺术著称于世。

Suzhou gardens are world-renowned for their graceful gardening art.

Formal passive/reputation structure (著称于世).

4

在优美的旋律中,观众们仿佛进入了梦境。

Amidst the graceful melody, the audience felt as if they had entered a dream.

Prepositional phrase (在...中) and 'as if' (仿佛).

5

这种艺术形式追求的是一种内在的优美。

This art form pursues an inner grace/beauty.

Focusing on 'inner' (内在) qualities.

6

他那优美的笔触赋予了作品生命力。

His graceful brushstrokes gave the work vitality.

Metaphorical usage (赋予...生命力).

7

不仅要追求经济增长,更要创造优美的生态环境。

We must not only pursue economic growth but also create a graceful ecological environment.

Policy-oriented language.

8

优美与崇高是美学研究的两个重要范畴。

The graceful and the sublime are two important categories in aesthetic research.

Academic terminology usage.

1

他笔下的山水,无不透着一股清丽优美的神韵。

The landscapes under his pen all reveal a clear and graceful aura.

Double negative (无不) for emphasis.

2

这种翻译不仅忠实于原著,且语感优美,实属难得。

This translation is not only faithful to the original but also has a graceful sense of language, which is truly rare.

Literary appraisal.

3

在纷繁复杂的世事中,他始终保持着一种优美的人格力量。

Amidst the complicated affairs of the world, he always maintained a graceful strength of character.

Highly abstract metaphorical usage.

4

建筑师巧妙地利用光影,营造出一种优美的空间感。

The architect skillfully used light and shadow to create a graceful sense of space.

Technical aesthetic description.

5

那优美的弧线,是力量与技巧的完美结合。

That graceful curve is the perfect combination of strength and skill.

Describing abstract geometric forms.

6

文学作品的优美,往往源于作者对生活细致入微的观察。

The beauty of literary works often stems from the author's meticulous observation of life.

Philosophical causal link (源于).

7

这种曲调虽然古老,却依然散发着优美的魅力。

Although this tune is ancient, it still exudes a graceful charm.

Contrast structure (虽然...却依然).

8

他在处理这些棘手问题时,表现出一种优美的政治智慧。

In handling these thorny issues, he demonstrated a graceful political wisdom.

Sophisticated metaphorical usage in professional context.

ترکیب‌های رایج

环境优美
旋律优美
姿态优美
语言优美
线条优美
动作优美
风景优美
文字优美
舞姿优美
歌声优美

عبارات رایج

优美动听

— Graceful and pleasant to hear. Used for music or voices.

这首曲子优美动听。

环境优美

— Beautiful environment. Often used for hotels or parks.

我们选择了一个环境优美的地方野餐。

姿态优美

— Graceful posture. Used for people standing or moving.

她保持着优美的姿态。

优美的词句

— Graceful words and sentences. Used for high-quality writing.

书中有很多优美的词句。

优美的旋律

— Graceful melody. Standard for describing music.

优美的旋律在大厅回荡。

风景优美

— Beautiful scenery. The most common use for nature.

那里风景优美,空气清新。

动作优美

— Graceful movements. Used for athletes or dancers.

他的跳水动作非常优美。

优美的弧线

— A graceful curve. Used in sports or geometry.

篮球划出一道优美的弧线。

优美的生活

— A graceful/beautiful life. Slightly literary.

向往优美的生活方式。

优美的文字

— Graceful prose/writing. Used in literary reviews.

他以优美的文字记录了旅程。

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

优美 vs 漂亮

Piaoliang is for visual prettiness (faces, clothes); Youmei is for grace (scenery, music).

优美 vs 美丽

Meili is broader; Youmei is more specific to flow and rhythm.

优美 vs 优秀

Youxiu means 'excellent' in performance/ability, not aesthetic beauty.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"优美动听"

— Beautiful and pleasant to the ear.

她的歌声优美动听。

Neutral
"精美绝伦"

— Exquisite beyond compare (stronger than youmei).

这件艺术品精美绝伦。

Literary
"良辰美景"

— A beautiful scene on a fine day.

不要辜负这良辰美景。

Literary
"赏心悦目"

— Pleasing to both the eye and the mind.

这里的画作让人赏心悦目。

Neutral
"如画如诗"

— As beautiful as a painting or a poem.

江南水乡如画如诗。

Literary
"尽善尽美"

— Perfect in every way.

他的表演达到了尽善尽美的境界。

Formal
"绰约多姿"

— Graceful and full of charm (usually for women).

她舞动起来绰约多姿。

Literary
"袅袅余音"

— The music lingers in the air (related to youmei music).

歌声停了,却袅袅余音。

Literary
"山清水秀"

— Beautiful mountains and clear waters.

桂林山清水秀。

Neutral
"美不胜收"

— So much beauty that one cannot take it all in.

展览馆里的珍宝美不胜收。

Formal

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优美 vs 美好

Both contain 'mei'.

Meihao is for abstract concepts like 'life' or 'future'. Youmei is for sensory things like 'scenery' or 'sound'.

美好的生活 vs 优美的旋律

优美 vs 优雅

Both mean 'graceful'.

Youya is usually for a person's character, manners, or style. Youmei is for the sensory output (dance, music).

举止优雅 vs 舞姿优美

优美 vs 幽美

Homophones (both yōuměi).

幽美 (Quiet-beautiful) is specifically for secluded, quiet places. 优美 is general grace.

幽静的山谷很幽美。

优美 vs 秀美

Both describe nature.

Xiumei implies delicacy and daintiness. Youmei is more about overall grace.

秀美的山峦。

优美 vs 精美

Both mean 'beautiful'.

Jingmei implies 'exquisite' or 'finely made' (objects). Youmei is 'graceful' (movements/scenes).

精美的礼盒。

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

S + 很 + 优美

音乐很优美。

A2

优美的 + N

优美的公园。

B1

S + V + 得 + 很优美

她跳得很优美。

B2

不仅...而且语言优美

书不仅好看,而且语言优美。

C1

以其...优美而闻名

以其风景优美而闻名。

C2

优美与...的结合

优美与力量的结合。

B1

环境 + 优美

这里环境优美。

A2

太优美了!

这首歌太优美了!

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

美 (beauty)
优点 (merit)
优越性 (superiority)

فعل‌ها

美化 (to beautify)
优待 (to treat well)

صفت‌ها

优秀 (excellent)
优良 (fine/good)
美丽 (beautiful)
幽美 (quiet and beautiful)

مرتبط

艺术
风景
旋律
姿态
优雅

نحوه استفاده

frequency

High in written and descriptive contexts.

اشتباهات رایج
  • 她的脸很优美。 她的脸很漂亮。

    'Youmei' is for grace/scenery, not facial features.

  • 优美环境。 优美的环境。

    Needs the 'de' particle as an attributive.

  • 他的成绩很优美。 他的成绩很优秀。

    Use 'youxiu' for excellent performance/grades.

  • 这顿饭很优美。 这顿饭很丰盛/精美。

    'Youmei' isn't for the taste or quantity of food.

  • 我有一个优美的未来。 我有一个美好的未来。

    Use 'meihao' for abstract future/life.

نکات

Using 'De'

Always use 'de' when 'youmei' comes before a noun. Example: 优美的歌.

Scenery First

If you are in a park, say 'Fēngjǐng hěn yōuměi' to impress locals.

Pairing

Learn it with 'huanjing' (environment) and 'xuanlü' (melody).

Tone 1 and 3

Keep the first syllable high and flat, and let the second syllable dip.

Stroke Order

Practice the 'mei' (beautiful) character; it's very common.

Not for Faces

Remember: Youmei = Grace, not 'hot' or 'pretty'.

Artistic Praise

Use it when visiting a museum or watching a performance.

HSK

This word often appears in reading comprehension about nature.

Yo-May

Think of a graceful Yo-yo in May.

Melody

When you hear a slow Chinese instrument, think 'youmei'.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'YO-YO' (优) being played 'MAY-ly' (美) (gracefully). A graceful yo-yo performance is 'youmei'.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a swan swimming on a calm lake at sunrise. The swan's neck and the water create a 'youmei' scene.

شبکه واژگان

Music Dance Scenery Writing Grace Harmony Elegance Refinement

چالش

Try to describe three things in your room today as 'youmei'. They must be things you can see or hear.

ریشه کلمه

Composed of '优' (yōu) meaning excellent or superior, and '美' (měi) meaning beautiful. It first appeared in classical texts to describe high-quality aesthetics.

معنای اصلی: Superior beauty or excellent appearance.

Sino-Tibetan (Mandarin Chinese).

بافت فرهنگی

It is a very safe, positive word. No negative connotations.

English speakers often use 'beautiful' for everything. 'Youmei' helps them distinguish 'graceful' from 'pretty'.

The phrase '风景优美' is in almost every middle school textbook. Classic songs like 'The Butterfly Lovers' are always described as 'youmei'. Suzhou Gardens are the quintessential 'youmei' architecture.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Tourism

  • 风景优美
  • 环境优美
  • 优美的度假村
  • 优美的自然景观

Music

  • 旋律优美
  • 歌声优美
  • 优美的乐曲
  • 琴声优美

Dance

  • 舞姿优美
  • 动作优美
  • 优美的体态
  • 跳得优美

Literature

  • 语言优美
  • 文字优美
  • 优美的诗句
  • 优美的散文

Calligraphy

  • 字体优美
  • 笔触优美
  • 优美的线条
  • 书写优美

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"你觉得哪种音乐最优美? (Which kind of music do you think is most graceful?)"

"你家乡有风景优美的地方吗? (Are there beautiful scenery places in your hometown?)"

"你喜欢环境优美的餐厅还是热闹的餐厅? (Do you like restaurants with beautiful environments or lively ones?)"

"你觉得中国舞的动作优美吗? (Do you think Chinese dance movements are graceful?)"

"哪本书的语言让你觉得很优美? (Which book's language do you find very graceful?)"

موضوعات نگارش

描述一个你去过的风景优美的地方。(Describe a place with beautiful scenery you have visited.)

写一写你听过的一首旋律优美的歌。(Write about a song with a graceful melody you've heard.)

为什么“优美”对艺术很重要?(Why is 'grace' important to art?)

如果你可以创造一个环境优美的社区,它会是什么样子的?(If you could create a community with a beautiful environment, what would it look like?)

谈谈你对“优美”和“漂亮”区别的理解。(Talk about your understanding of the difference between 'youmei' and 'piaoliang'.)

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Only their movements (dance, walk) or voice, not their face. For a face, use 'piaoliang' or 'meili'.

Yes, it is more formal and literary than 'piaoliang'. It's common in writing and polite speech.

No. For food, use 'haochi' (delicious) or 'jingmei' (exquisitely presented).

'Meili' is a general term for beauty. 'Youmei' specifically means 'graceful' or 'elegant' beauty.

No. Exams are not aesthetic. Use 'youxiu' if you mean an excellent result.

Not really. It's too refined for most slang, though it can be used ironically.

It has a person radical (亻) on the left and 'you' (尤) on the right.

Usually, music is called 'youmei' or 'dongting'. 'Meili' is rare for music.

It means 'the environment is beautiful/graceful'. It's a very common set phrase.

In the new HSK, it is around level 3, but in CEFR, A1/A2 learners use it for basic descriptions.

خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال

writing

Write 'The scenery here is beautiful' in Chinese.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write 'graceful melody' in Chinese.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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writing

Translate: 'Her dancing is very graceful.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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writing

Translate: 'We live in a beautiful environment.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'youmei' in a sentence about a park.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Use 'youmei' in a sentence about music.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Translate: 'The language of this poem is graceful.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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writing

Translate: 'I like listening to graceful music.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence comparing two places using 'youmei'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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writing

Write a sentence using 'youmei dongting'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Describe a dancer's movements using 'youmei'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Translate: 'The architect created a graceful space.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Translate: 'The bird's song is graceful.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Use 'youmei' to describe calligraphy.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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writing

Write: 'Graceful lines'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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writing

Write: 'Beautiful environment'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Translate: 'The visuals of the film are beautiful.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Translate: 'This is a graceful town.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Describe a voice using 'youmei'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about a trip using 'youmei'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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speaking

Say 'The music is very graceful' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'Beautiful scenery' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'Graceful dance' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'Her voice is beautiful' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'A beautiful park' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'The environment here is beautiful' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'Graceful movements' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'The piano music is graceful' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'The poem is very beautiful' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'I like beautiful places' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Describe a swan using 'youmei'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'The scenery is as beautiful as a painting' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'Graceful lines' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Compliment a calligrapher in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'The melody is pleasant to hear' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'This town is very beautiful' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'Graceful language' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'The night view is graceful' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'The bird's song is graceful' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Say 'We need a beautiful environment' in Mandarin.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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listening

Listen to a recording of 'yōuměi'. What tone is 'yōu'?

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listening

Listen to 'fēngjǐng yōuměi'. What does it mean?

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Listen to 'huánjìng yōuměi'. What is being described?

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Listen to 'xuánlǜ yōuměi'. What is graceful?

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listening

Listen to 'wǔzī yōuměi'. What is graceful?

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listening

Listen to 'yōuměi de yǔyán'. What is graceful?

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Listen to 'dòngzuò yōuměi'. What is graceful?

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listening

Listen to 'yōuměi de xiàntiáo'. What are graceful?

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Listen to 'yōuměi dòngtīng'. What senses are involved?

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Listen to 'zhèlǐ hěn yōuměi'. Where is the speaker?

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listening

Listen to 'shūfǎ yōuměi'. What is being praised?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to 'yèjǐng yōuměi'. What time of day is it?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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listening

Listen to 'shānshuǐ yōuměi'. What is being described?

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listening

Listen to 'yōuměi de gōngyuán'. What place is it?

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listening

Listen to 'yōuměi de gēshēng'. What is graceful?

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writing

Write 'Graceful writing' in Chinese.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

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