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Fine arts in Chinese

fine arts · HSK 5

美术 měi shù

  1. 美 měi beautiful
  2. 术 shù skill

她从小就喜欢美术,画画很好。 She has loved art since she was little and paints very well.

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How do you say fine arts in Chinese?

Fine arts in Chinese is 美术 (měi shù).

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