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Pei
Pei (name) means a Chinese surname, notably borne by architect I. M. Pei. Example: “I. M. Pei designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre.”
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A Chinese surname, notably borne by architect I. M. Pei.
"I. M. Pei designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre."
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Peis plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 裴 (Péi) or 貝／贝 (Bèi) (Wade–Giles romanisation: Pei⁴).
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What does “Pei” mean?
The word “Pei” means a Chinese surname, notably borne by architect I. M. Pei.
How do you use “Pei” in a sentence?
Here is “Pei” used in a sentence: “I. M. Pei designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre.”
What part of speech is “Pei”?
“Pei” is a name.
Is “Pei” a common word?
“Pei” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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