Chinese word

大方

Pronunciation

Pinyindà fāng

Meaning

  • adjectivegenerous

Example

老板很大方，经常给员工奖金。láo bǎn hěn dà fāng jīng cháng gěi yuán gōng jiǎng jīn

The boss is generous and often gives bonuses to employees.

Illustration for 大方 (generous)

More examples

她对顾客很大方，常常送小礼物。tā duì gù kè hěn dà fāng cháng cháng sòng xiǎo lǐ wù

She is very generous to customers and often gives small gifts.

Core concept

A broad-hearted way of dealing with people, shown by free giving and a lack of narrow, petty judgment.

Common phrases

  • 很大方hěn dà fāng

    very generous

  • 对顾客很大方duì gù kè hěn dà fāng

    generous to customers

  • 大方的人dà fāng de rén

    generous person

Similar words

慷慨kāng kǎi: Giving money or belongings readily and freely when circumstances call for it.
豪爽háo shuǎng: Frank and carefree in manner, acting, speaking, and giving with easy generosity.

Definition in Chinese

对别人宽厚慷慨，不小气，尤其在请客或分配财物时表现出大方的态度。duì bié rén kuān hòu kāng kǎi bù xiǎo qì yóu qí zài qǐng kè huò fēn pèi cái wù shí biǎo xiàn chū dà fāng de tài dù

Word origin

In 大方 (dàfāng, "generous; broad-minded"), 大 (dà, "large") modifies 方 (fāng, "way or manner"), creating the image of conduct carried out on a broad rather than restricted scale.

Usage tips

  • The word can praise an employer, host, or friend, and the surrounding action reveals whether the praise concerns a payment, a gift, or considerate treatment.

Other meanings

  • tolerantadjective

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