Definition
大方 (dà fang) has three related meanings: generous with money, natural and poised in manner, and tasteful in style. Unlike 慷慨 (kāng kǎi), which emphasizes enthusiastic or fervent generosity, 大方 suggests a natural, ungrudging openness. For style, 大气 (dà qì) implies a grand, imposing elegance, while 大方 is more about understated good taste.
adjective
generous with moneymagnanimousnatural and relaxed (in manner)poisedtasteful and elegant (of style)
Easily confused
- 大衣dà yīlook-alikeovercoat, heavy coat
Examples
- 大方，。Tā qǐng péngyou chīfàn de shíhou zǒng shì hěn dà fang, měi cì dōu qiǎngzhe fù qián.He is always generous when treating friends to dinner, always rushing to pay.
- 大方，。Tā shuōhuà zuòshì dōu fēicháng dà fang, ràng rén gǎnjué hěn shūfu.She is very natural and poised in her speech and actions, making people feel comfortable.
- 大方，。Zhè jiàn yīfu de shèjì jiǎndān dà fang, chuān qǐlai hěn piàoliang.The design of this dress is simple and tasteful, and it looks pretty on.
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