pomp; ostentation; style
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
pomp; ostentation; pretentious display; impressive style
dialectRefers to the display of wealth, status, or grand style. Often used in phrases like 讲势派 (to put on airs) and can carry a slightly negative connotation of pretentiousness. Common in northern dialects.
Tā他
hěn
jiǎng很
shì
pai讲
势
派
。
He pays a lot of attention to pomp and style.
Zhè这
ge
rén个
hǎo
dà人
de
shì好
pai
大
的
势
派
！
This person puts on such great airs!
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Bàn办
hūn
lǐ婚
yào礼
jiǎng
shì要
pai
bù讲
néng
tài势
hán派
suan
，
不
能
太
寒
酸
。
Weddings need to have style and grandeur; they can't be too shabby.
adjective
impressive-looking; stylish; powerful; influential
dialectUsed to describe someone or something that looks impressive, stylish, or powerful. In dialect usage, it can describe dressing well or having an influential appearance.
Tā他
chuān
de穿
hěn
shì得
pai
很
势
派
。
He dresses very stylishly and impressively.
Zhè这
liàng
chē辆
kàn
qǐ车
lái
zhēn看
shì起
pai来
真
势
派
。
This car looks really impressive and grand.
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Tā他
xiàn
zài现
hùn在
de
shì混
pai
de得
hěn
kāi势
zhe派
háo
chē得
很
，
开
着
豪
车
。
He's doing very well for himself now, looking very impressive and driving luxury cars.