Beautiful Country: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Chapter 3

Chapters 4-8

Chapters 9-13

Chapters 14-18

Chapters 19-24

Chapter 25-Epilogue

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Themes

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Index of Terms

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Index of Terms

Bie Nong

In Chinese, this phrase means “don’t do it.” Ma Ma uses this phrase with Qian multiple times through the memoir, reining in her curious and inquisitive daughter.

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.