大气 dàqì atmosphere (surrounding the earth)
atmosphere (surrounding the earth); imposing; impressive; stylish
How to remember 大气: 大 big + 气 air = atmosphere (surrounding the earth).
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How it is used
- The atmosphere (air), and figuratively 'grand/classy' - 大气污染 (dàqì wūrǎn) air pollution; 这设计很大气 (zhè shèjì hěn dàqì) this design looks impressively stylish.
- The colloquial 大气 = tasteful, imposing, not petty is very common in praising design and manner. Two distinct senses.