大方

dàfang

adjective HSK 4 #8,961

Meanings

1 generous; liberal
2 natural and poised; elegant
3 in good taste; not stingy

Characters

direction; way; square

Examples

HSK 2

她穿得很大方。

Tā chuān de hěn dàfang.

She dresses elegantly.

HSK 2

别不好意思，大方一点！

Bié bùhǎoyìsi, dàfang yīdiǎn!

Don't be shy, be more open!

HSK 3

他很大方，总是请客。

Tā hěn dàfang, zǒngshì qǐngkè.

He is very generous, always treating others.

Tips

usage

大方 has two main meanings: generous (with money/gifts) and natural/poised (in manner/style). The opposite 小气 means 'stingy.'

Stroke Order

大 dà

方 fāng