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大牌
dàpái
Description
"大牌"常用来说很有名、很厉害的人，比如大牌明星、大牌歌手。
"大牌" is commonly used to describe very famous or impressive people, such as big-name stars or big-name singers.
有时候它也说一个人很有名，可是态度不好，架子很大。
Sometimes it also means a person is famous but has a bad attitude and acts arrogantly.
Meanings
大牌dàpái
big-name, famous and top-level (person or brand)
他是一位大牌明星。
He is a big-name star.
大牌dàpái
putting on airs; acting arrogant due to fame
这个演员太大牌了，总是迟到。
This actor is too big-headed and always late.
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Notes
- Etymology
大 (big) + 牌 (brand/card), literally "big brand," extended to famous people.
- Nuance
often carries a negative tone when describing someone's arrogant attitude.
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