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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
甜美tiánměisweetHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #6193, Very Hard
甜美tiánměipleasantHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #6193, Very Hard
甜美tiánměihappyHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #6193, Very Hard
tiánměi(tian2mei3)tian mei T2
  1. 1sweet
  2. 2pleasant
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March 24, 2026

甜美tiánměi(tian2mei3)

甜美 (tiánměi) means sweet or pleasant, often used to describe flavors, sounds, or experiences that evoke happiness. It conveys a sense of delight and enjoyment, commonly used in both personal and artistic contexts, such as describing music or a person's demeanor.

Strokes20Frequency#6193DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of sweetness is often associated with happiness and good fortune, especially in food and celebrations. For example, sweet dishes are commonly served at weddings to symbolize a sweet life.

Memory tip

Think of '甜' (sweet) as a piece of candy, and '美' (beautiful) as a lovely scene. Imagine tasting a beautiful, sweet candy that brings a smile to your face—this imagery can help you remember both the pronunciation (tiánměi) and the meaning.

Meanings of 甜美

tiánměi(tian2mei3)
1sweet
2pleasant
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About 甜美

甜美Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

甜 (tián) vs 可口 (kěkǒu) — use 甜美 for a broader emotional or aesthetic appeal, while 可口 focuses specifically on taste.

Usage Notes

This word is often used in informal contexts to express enjoyment or affection. Be careful not to confuse it with similar words like '甜' (tián), which simply means 'sweet' without the added nuance of beauty or pleasantness.

HSK Study Tips

While 甜美 is not an HSK level word, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to feelings and sensory experiences. Focus on practicing its use in descriptive sentences to enhance your expressive skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners may incorrectly use 甜美 in overly formal contexts or confuse it with 甜 (sweet) alone. For example, saying '这首歌很甜' (This song is very sweet) is correct, but '这首歌很甜美' is more descriptive and preferred in informal settings.

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Component characters

甜tiánsweet
HSK 311 strokes甘
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美měibeautiful
HSK 49 strokes羊
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How to say sweet in Chinese

“sweet” in Chinese is甜美tiánměi

甜美 (tiánměi) means sweet or pleasant, often used to describe flavors, sounds, or experiences that evoke happiness. It conveys a sense of delight and enjoyment, commonly used in both personal and artistic contexts, such as describing music or a person's demeanor.

When to use 甜美

This word is often used in informal contexts to express enjoyment or affection. Be careful not to confuse it with similar words like '甜' (tián), which simply means 'sweet' without the added nuance of beauty or pleasantness.

甜美 or something close to it

甜 (tián) vs 可口 (kěkǒu) — use 甜美 for a broader emotional or aesthetic appeal, while 可口 focuses specifically on taste.

What learners get wrong

Learners may incorrectly use 甜美 in overly formal contexts or confuse it with 甜 (sweet) alone. For example, saying '这首歌很甜' (This song is very sweet) is correct, but '这首歌很甜美' is more descriptive and preferred in informal settings.

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Yes, you can describe a person's character or demeanor as 甜美, suggesting they are sweet-natured or pleasant.

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