美女

• 拼音: měi nǚ
• 汉字拆解: 美 = 羊 (sheep) + 大 (big) — beautiful; 女 = pictograph of a kneeling woman

含义

Beautiful woman; beauty. A term for an attractive woman, also commonly used as a casual form of address.

Beyond its literal meaning of 'beautiful woman,' 美女 is widely used as a casual way to address women in service contexts (restaurants, shops) or in casual conversation, regardless of appearance. This usage is informal and most common in northern China. Some women find this usage flattering while others consider it overly familiar.

例句

1. 她是我们学校有名的美女。
2. 这部电影的女主角是一位美女演员。
3. 公园里有很多美女在拍照。

用法指南

语境: everyday, compliment, address

语气: casual

正确说法

• 她真是个美女，很多人都喜欢她。(She's really a beauty — many people like her.)
• 美女，请问这个怎么卖？(Miss, how much is this?)

错误说法

• 在正式场合对女性说美女 — in professional or formal settings, use 女士 (Ms.) or the person's name; 美女 can be seen as disrespectful or overly familiar

起源与历史

美 means 'beautiful' and 女 means 'woman.' A straightforward compound describing a beautiful woman.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal