Mei

//meɪ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    multiengine instructor (a CFI qualified to give training in multiengine aircraft) US
  2. 2
    Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name from Mandarin.
  2. 2
    A surname from Mandarin.
  3. 3
    A county of Baoji, Shaanxi, China.

    "The Paochi Special District Revolutionary Committee held an on-the-spot symposium on implementation of policies in Mei County and exemplary models were set up later in the various countries and communes."

Synonyms

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atpjapanese apricotjapanese apricotprunus mume

Example

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"She is called Mei. She is cooking in the kitchen."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Mandarin 美 (měi, “beautiful”), a common Chinese given name among women.

Etymology 2

Typically renders the common Chinese surnames Mandarin 梅 (méi, literally “plum”) and Mandarin 枚 (méi, literally “tree trunk”).

Etymology 3

From Mandarin 眉 (Méi).

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