大牌

dàpái

noun

Meanings

1 big name; big brand; major label
2 big-shot (person)
3 (adjective) self-important; acting like a big shot

Characters

Examples

这家店卖的都是国际大牌。

Zhè jiā diàn mài de dōu shì guójì dàpái.

This shop only carries major international brands.

他是业内的大牌导演。

Tā shì yènèi de dàpái dǎoyǎn.

He's a big-name director in the industry.

别耍大牌。

Bié shuǎ dàpái.

Don't act like a diva.

Tips

usage

耍大牌 (to throw one's weight around, act like a diva) is a common fixed expression — used about celebrities who are rude to staff or fans.

Stroke Order

大 dà

牌 pái