COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 美 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 大 wearing an elegant crown 羊
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How to Write 美 (měi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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měiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
měi
美
beautiful
Common words
měi hǎo
美好
beautiful; fine
měi jǐng
美景
beautiful scenery
měi lì
美丽
beautiful
měi shí
美食
culinary delicacy; fine food; gourmet food
měi shù
美术
art; fine arts; painting
měi wèi
美味
delicious; delicious food; delicacy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 美
Say “měi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 美
Common words and phrases
měi hǎo
beautiful; fine
měi jǐng
beautiful scenery
měi lì
beautiful
měi shí
culinary delicacy; fine food; gourmet food
měi shù
art; fine arts; painting
měi wèi
delicious; delicious food; delicacy
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“美”。
Zhège zì shì “měi”.
This character is “美”.
我正在学习“美”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “měi” zì.
I am learning the character “美”.
请写一遍“美”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “měi”.
Please write “美” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 美?
美 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 美 (měi) mean?
美 (měi) means beautiful.
What is the radical of 美?
The radical of 美 is 羊, associated with Not yet classified.