学习汉字 "美" (měi) - Learn Chinese Character "美"

基本信息 (Basic Information)

含义与用法 (Meanings & Usage)

中文核心释义 (Core Chinese Meaning): 美丽，漂亮，优美

英文核心释义 (Core English Meaning): beauty, beautiful, pretty

“美”常用来形容外貌、风景、艺术等的美丽，也可泛指优点。例如：美丽（beautiful）、美好（good, fine）、美国（United States of America，'美'代表'America'）。在现代口语中，有时也可以用作赞美，比如说“真美！”。 “美” is often used to describe beauty in appearance, scenery, art, etc., and can also generally mean 'good qualities.' For example: 美丽 (beautiful), 美好 (good/fine), 美国 ('America,' with '美' standing for 'America'). In modern spoken Chinese, it can also be used as praise, such as 'So beautiful!'

象形意义 / 为何这么写 (Pictographic Meaning / Writing Rationale)

“美”是会意字，上部的“羊”代表古代人心中温顺、漂亮的动物，下部的“大”表示体型丰满，因此表示一种美好的形象或美丽的意思。'美' is an associative compound character. The upper part, '羊' (sheep), symbolized in ancient times a gentle and beautiful animal; the lower part, '大' (big), suggests full or ample form. Together, they depict an image of beauty or something aesthetically pleasing.

文言文释义 (Classical Chinese Meaning)

与现代意义相近，常指美好、美丽。在古文中也有表优秀、美善之意。Similar to modern meaning; often refers to beauty and goodness. In classical texts, it can also mean excellence or moral goodness.

深入学习 (In-depth Study)

字源故事 (Origin Story)

“美”字最早见于甲骨文，字形上部是“羊”，下部是“大”。古人认为羊体丰大为美，因此用“羊”与“大”组合表示美丽、好看之意。The character '美' was first seen in oracle bone script. Its upper part is '羊' (sheep) and the lower part is '大' (big/large). In ancient times, sheep with full bodies symbolized beauty, so '羊' and '大' together expressed the idea of beauty or attractiveness.

字形演变 (Character Evolution)

甲骨文 (Oracle Bone Script):

甲骨文中“美”上部像羊头，下部为人体，整体像一只漂亮的大羊，寓意美好。 In Oracle Bone Script, the top of '美' looks like a sheep's head, and the bottom represents a human body; together, it resembles a large, beautiful sheep, symbolizing goodness and beauty.

金文 (Bronze Inscription):

金文保持了甲骨文的结构，上部为羊角和羊面部，下部为大字形状，线条更圆润。 Bronze Inscription retains the Oracle Bone Script structure, with horns and sheep's face at the top and the '大' shape at the bottom. The lines are smoother and more rounded.

小篆 (Small Seal Script):

小篆中“美”的字形更加规范，上下结构分明，上为羊、下为大，整体线条流畅。 In Small Seal Script, '美' is more regularized. The upper part is '羊,' the lower part is '大,' and the overall lines are graceful and well-structured.

隶书 (Clerical Script):

隶书中“美”结构扁平，笔画横向展开，羊与大的组合更加简化。 In Clerical Script, '美' becomes flatter and the strokes stretch horizontally; the combination of '羊' and '大' is further simplified.

楷书 (现代) (Regular Script (Modern)):

楷书中“美”的结构明确，上为羊，下为大，书写规范，广泛用于现代汉字。 In modern Regular Script, '美' has a clear structure—'羊' on top and '大' on the bottom. It is standardized and widely used in contemporary Chinese.

常用词语和例句 (Common Words & Examples)

美丽 (beautiful)

měilì

这座城市的夜景十分美丽。

Pinyin: Zhè zuò chéngshì de yèjǐng shífēn měilì.

Eng: The night view of this city is very beautiful.

美好 (good, fine, happy (often referring to state or times))

měihǎo

他回忆起童年的美好时光。

Pinyin: Tā huíyì qǐ tóngnián de měihǎo shíguāng.

Eng: He recalls the happy moments of his childhood.

美国 (United States of America)

Měiguó

她明年要去美国留学。

Pinyin: Tā míngnián yào qù Měiguó liúxué.

Eng: She will study in the United States next year.

多语言翻译 (核心释义) (Translations (Core Meaning))

French: beauté, beau/belle
German: Schönheit, schön
Spanish: belleza, hermoso/a
Italian: bellezza, bello/a
Portuguese: beleza, bonito/a
Russian: красота, красивый
Arabic: جمال، جميل
Persian: زیبایی، زیبا
Dutch: schoonheid, mooi
Polish: piękno, piękny
Vietnamese: vẻ đẹp, đẹp
Ukrainian: краса, красивий

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网络内容摘要 (Web Content Summary):

美（拼音：měi）是常用汉字，核心含义为“漂亮、好看”，引申为美好、令人满意。美 (pinyin: měi) is a commonly used Chinese character. Its core meaning is "beautiful" or "good," and it further extends to things that are pleasing or satisfying.

此字最早见于商代甲骨文，古字形像戴着头饰站立的人，体现了古人对美的直观理解。The character first appeared in oracle bone script during the Shang Dynasty. The ancient form resembles a person wearing a headdress, showing an early, visual concept of beauty.

常见用法：如“美丽”（beautiful）、“美好”（good, pleasant）、“美德”（virtue）等。Common usages: e.g., “美丽” (beautiful), “美好” (good/pleasant), “美德” (virtue).
文化意义：除了外表的美，还有道德品质上的“美”。Cultural significance: Besides outward beauty, "美" is also used for moral excellence ("美德" - virtue).

易混淆点：注意不要与“羙”（古代字形，现代少见）混淆。Possible confusion: Do not confuse "美" with “羙” (an ancient variant, rarely used now).

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美（拼音：měi）为汉语一级通用规范汉字（常用字）。此字始见于商代甲骨文，其古字形像戴着头饰站立的人，本义指漂亮、好看。"美"除了表示具体事物的美好外，还用来表示抽象意义。如形容一个人品德高尚称为"美德"。美好的事物往往给人愉快的感觉，所以"美"有令人满意的意思 ...

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