大方

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 她待人大方,从不计较。▶ —
   She is generous with people and never fusses.
2. 他举止大方,落落得体。▶ —
   His manner is poised and natural.

Collocations

Mnemonic

大 dà "big" + 方 fāng "upright": big-hearted and upright. Means both "generous" and "natural, poised in manner".

Related

Quick check

1. What are the two main senses of 大方?

   • ① generous ② natural in manner
   • ① big ② heavy
   • ① fast ② slow
   • ① sweet ② salty