大模型

• Pinyin: dà mó xíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 大 (large) + 模型 (model) -> large-scale AI model.

Meaning

A large AI model, especially a large language or multimodal foundation model.

In Chinese tech talk it often refers to model platforms behind chatbots, agents, and enterprise AI products. It can be broad, so specify model type when needed.

Examples

1. 这家公司发布了新的大模型。 The company has released a new large model.
2. 大模型能力强，但成本也不低。 Large models are powerful, but they are not cheap.
3. 接入大模型前，要先整理业务数据。 Before integrating a large model, you should first organise the business data.

Usage Guide

Context: AI, workplace, tech media, business

Tone: technical, mainstream

Do Say

• 这个客服系统接了大模型。（Use for LLM or foundation-model backends.）
• 大模型不是单个聊天界面。（Distinguish model from app.）

Don't Say

• 把普通算法模型都叫大模型。（It implies very large scale and general capability.）

Common Mistakes

• Confusing the model with the product UI; 大模型 is the underlying AI capability.

Origin & History

Short for 大规模模型, popularized by large language models and foundation-model competition.

Cultural Context

Era: 2020s

Generation: Gen Z and Millennials, now broadly understood

Social background: Urban online speakers, students, and workers

Regional notes: Used across Mainland China, especially in online and casual speech.