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集美
jí měi
Jimei
集美大学是一所著名的大学。
Jimei University is a famous university.
geographical
A place name, specifically referring to Jimei District in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China.
我住在集美区。
I live in Jimei District.
Jimei is also the name of a university and a town in Xiamen.
personal
A surname in Chinese.
集美先生是我的老师。
Mr. Jimei is my teacher.
As a surname, it is relatively rare.
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Pro Tip
Place Name vs. Surname
Be mindful of the context when using '集美'—it can refer to a district, a university, or a surname.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always use additional context (e.g., '大学' for university, '区' for district) to avoid ambiguity.
Word Origin
The name '集美' combines the characters '集' (to gather) and '美' (beauty), reflecting the area's historical significance as a place where scholars and artists gathered.
Usage Notes
When referring to the place, it is often used with additional context like '集美区' (Jimei District) or '集美大学' (Jimei University). As a surname, it is written as one word without additional context.
Word Breakdown
集
to gather
root美
beauty
root汉英词典