大方 (dà fang) — generous with money; magnanimous; natural and relaxed (in manner); poised; tasteful and elegant (of style)
Definition
Covers three senses: generous with money (more everyday than 慷慨), poised and natural in manner, and tasteful in style. 大气 is similar for style and character but more formal and often 'imposing'.
adjective
generous with moneymagnanimousnatural and relaxed (in manner)poisedtasteful and elegant (of style)
Easily confused
Examples
- 大方，。Tā qǐng péng you chī fàn de shí hou zǒng shì hěn dà fang, měi cì dōu qiǎng zhe fù qián.He is always generous when treating friends to dinner, always rushing to pay.
- 大方，。Tā shuō huà zuò shì dōu fēi cháng dà fang, ràng rén gǎn jué hěn shū fu.She is very natural and poised in her speech and actions, making people feel comfortable.
- 大方，。Zhè jiàn yī fu de shè jì jiǎn dān dà fang, chuān qǐ lái hěn piào liang.The design of this dress is simple and tasteful, and it looks pretty on.
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