Chinese word

气派

Pronunciation

Pinyinqì pài

Meaning

  • adjectiveimpressive

Example

这家公司看起来很气派。zhè jiā gōng sī kàn qǐ lái hěn qì pài

This company looks impressive.

Illustration for 气派 (impressive)

More examples

那家酒店装饰得气派十足。nà jiā jiǔ diàn zhuāng shì de qì pài shí zú

That hotel is decorated very impressively.

Core concept

A strong outward presence that combines dignity, polish, and a sense of scale.

Common phrases

  • 气派十足qì pài shí zú

    very impressive

  • 打扮得很气派dǎ bàn de hěn qì pài

    dress very impressively

Similar words

大气dà qì: Confident and unhurried in appearance, with an open, generous, and impressive feel.
潇洒xiāo sǎ: Attractively relaxed and stylish in actions, manner, or clothing.
华丽huá lì: Lavish and eye-catching because of elaborate decoration, rich colors, or luxurious design.
庄重zhuāng zhòng: Formal and dignified, with a serious appearance and a strong sense of occasion.

Definition in Chinese

外表或言行显得大方有气势，给人有档次、讲排场的感觉。wài biǎo huò yán xíng xiǎn de dà fāng yǒu qì shì gěi rén yǒu dàng cì jiǎng pái chǎng de gǎn jué

Word origin

气 (qì, "spirit or bearing") + 派 (pài, "style or manner") forms a word for the distinctive presence that a person, place, or thing projects.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 气派 (qìpài, "impressive") can praise a building, outfit, person, or organization, while the surrounding tone can make the same word sincere praise or mild irony.

Other meanings

  • grandadjective
  • stylishadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 气派儿qì pàiraffected mannernoun

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