Definition
媚 is a bound morpheme (cannot stand alone as a word) that appears in compound words with two related senses: one focuses on flattering or ingratiating oneself (如 谄媚 'to flatter'), and the other on being charming, graceful, or enchanting (如 妩媚 'graceful', 明媚 'bright and beautiful'). You will only encounter it as part of two-character compounds.
b.f.
to flatterto curry favor (in compounds)charmingenchantinggraceful (in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā zǒng ài chǎn mèi shàngjí.He always loves to flatter his superiors.
- 。Tā zhǎng de fēicháng wǔ mèi dòngrén.She looks very charming and captivating.
- 。Chūntiān de yángguāng fēicháng míng mèi.The spring sunlight is very bright and beautiful.
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