English–Chinese
“big shot” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindà wànr
Example
那部电影请来了很多大腕儿。nà bù diàn yǐng qǐng lái le hěn duō dà wànr
That movie brought in many big shots.
How to say “big shot” in Chinese
“Big shot” in Chinese is 大腕儿 (dà wànr).
A widely known person whose reputation gives them unusual weight in a field.
Example sentences with 大腕儿
那天首映礼上出现了不少大腕儿，现场很热闹。nà tiān shǒu yìng lǐ shàng chū xiàn le bù shǎo dà wànr xiàn chǎng hěn rè nào
Many big shots appeared at the premiere that day, and the venue was very lively.
Tips for using 大腕儿
- This noun is especially natural in informal talk about entertainment or sports, and its tone can range from admiration to mild teasing depending on context.