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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 notes

In plain EnglishA common Chinese first name meaning "beautiful."

MEIs plural

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_____'s parents named her after the word for "beautiful."

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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