46 pages • 1-hour read
Beautiful Country: A Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
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Index of Terms
Bie Nong
Da Ren
Da ren is a term of respect in Chinese used for adults or superiors.
Mei Guo
Mei Guo is the Chinese term for the United States. It literally translates as “Beautiful Country,” the phrase which titles Wang’s memoir.
Xie Xie
In Mandarin Chinese, this phrase means “thank you.” In China, adults complimented Qian on her appearance, her dress, and her bike. She used this phrase to show gratitude for their comments.
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