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Mei
may
Mei (name) means a female given name common in Mandarin-speaking cultures. Example: “Mei's parents named her after the word for "beautiful.”
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A female given name common in Mandarin-speaking cultures.
"Mei's parents named her after the word for "beautiful.""
How to use Mei
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Chinese first name meaning "beautiful."
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_____'s parents named her after the word for "beautiful."
Etymology
From Mandarin 美 (měi), meaning "beautiful."
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What does “Mei” mean?
The word “Mei” means a female given name common in Mandarin-speaking cultures. In plain terms, a common Chinese first name meaning "beautiful.".
How do you pronounce “Mei”?
“Mei” is pronounced may (/meɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mei” in a sentence?
Here is “Mei” used in a sentence: “Mei's parents named her after the word for "beautiful.".”
What part of speech is “Mei”?
“Mei” is a name.
Is “Mei” a common word?
“Mei” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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