Definition
气派 (qìpài) refers to a dignified, impressive style or manner, often associated with elegance and grandeur (e.g., a restaurant's decor or a person's bearing). It emphasizes 'dignified elegance' more than 气势 (qìshì, 'powerful aura') and has a positive, neutral tone unlike 神气 (shénqì, which can imply putting on airs). As both a noun (有气派) and adjective (很气派), it's the classic word for 'classy and imposing'.
noun
imposing mannerdignified airstyle
adjective
impressivestylishmagnificent
Examples
- 气派。Zhè jiā cāntīng de zhuāngxiū hěn yǒu qì pài.The decoration of this restaurant has a lot of style.
- 气派。Xīn gài de túshūguǎn kàn qǐlai fēicháng qì pài.The newly built library looks very impressive.
- 气派。Tā chuān xīzhuāng de yàngzi zhēn yǒu qì pài.He really has a dignified air when he wears a suit.
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