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How to Say “The view is beautiful” in Chinese

风景真美
fēngjǐng zhēn měi
The view is beautiful · trad. 風景真美
Two friends admire a scenic landscape from a high point, illustrating “the view is beautiful” in Chinese: 风景真美 (fēngjǐng zhēn měi)

风景真美 (fēngjǐng zhēn měi) is an expression used to describe beautiful scenery or a stunning view. It conveys an appreciative sigh, often used when admiring a landscape, such as at the summit of a mountain.

What does 风景真美 (fēngjǐng zhēn měi) mean?

风景真美 (fēngjǐng zhēn měi) means “the view is beautiful” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “scenery truly beautiful.”

When to use it

Neutral and appreciative. It's a common way to express admiration for a beautiful scene. For a stronger emphasis, you could say 太美了 (tài měi le), meaning “too beautiful!”

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “FUNG-jing JEN may.” 风 and 真 are high, flat tones, while 景 and 美 are dipping tones.

Other ways to say it

  • 太美了tài měi leso beautiful! (stronger emphasis)
  • 好美啊hǎo měi aso beautiful! (with exclamation)
  • 景色宜人jǐngsè yírénthe scenery is pleasant

Examples

这里的风景真美!
zhèli de fēngjǐng zhēn měi!
The scenery here is truly beautiful!
哇,风景真美,我们多拍几张照片吧。
wa, fēngjǐng zhēn měi, wǒmen duō pāi jǐ zhāng zhàopiàn ba.
Wow, the view is so beautiful, let's take a few more photos.
爬到山顶,眼前的风景真美。
pá dào shāndǐng, yǎnqián de fēngjǐng zhēn měi.
Reaching the mountaintop, the scenery before our eyes is truly beautiful.
Pro tip: The character 真 (zhēn) means “truly” or “really,” adding emphasis to “beautiful” and conveying genuine appreciation for the view.

Related phrases

有什么好玩的地方? · What's worth seeing around here排队吗? · Is this the line人真多 · So crowded
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