派头

派頭

pàitou

noun #26,430

Meanings

1 style
2 flair
3 air
4 manner
5 impressive bearing

Characters

faction; style; manner; to send

head; top; suffix indicating manner

Examples

他出场时很有派头，吸引了所有人的目光。

Tā chūchǎng shí hěn yǒu pàitou, xīyǐn le suǒyǒu rén de mùguāng.

He had great flair when he appeared, drawing everyone's attention.

这位老板总是摆出一副派头。

Zhè wèi lǎobǎn zǒngshì bǎi chū yī fù pàitou.

This boss always puts on an air of impressive bearing.

她穿得很有派头，气质出众。

Tā chuān de hěn yǒu pàitou, qìzhì chūzhòng.

She dressed with great style and had outstanding poise.

Tips

usage

派头 can be used positively (impressive style) or slightly critically (putting on airs). The context and tone make it clear whether it is admiring or mocking.

Stroke Order

派 pài

头 tóu