Definition & Meaning

pleasing to the eye; beautiful

Word usage

měi guān

美 观

Level:

HSK6 NHSK 789－2

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adj.pleasing to the eye; beautiful
- zhè xiē huā bù shè jì de hěn měi guān
  这些花布设计得很美观。
  The design of the cotton print is artistic.
- zhè ge jiàn zhù hěn měi guān
  这个建筑很美观。
  This building is beautiful.
- ǒu ěr cā shì néng shǐ qiáng zhuān bǎo chí měi guān
  偶尔擦拭能使墙砖保持美观。
  An occasional polish will keep wall tiles looking good.
- lì qiú měi guān
  力求美观
  strive to be artistic
- bù zhì měi guān
  布置美观
  be artistically decorated
- měi guān dà fāng
  美观大方
  beautiful and dignified
- bāo zhuāng hěn měi guān de bāo guǒ
  包装很美观的包裹
  a gift-wrapped package
synonym
hǎo kàn好看 piào liang漂亮 měi lì美丽 yuè mù悦目
antonym
nán kàn难看 chǒu lòu丑陋

Word usage

Note
"美观" is different from "美丽". "美观" is mostly used to describe objects or actions, postures, etc.; "美丽" can be used to describe both objects and people.

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