大腕儿

• 拼音: dà wànr
• 汉字拆解: 大 = big; 腕 = 月 (flesh) + 宛 (phonetic), meaning wrist; 儿 = erhua suffix

含义

Big shot; celebrity; heavyweight figure. A colloquial noun referring to a famous or influential person, especially in entertainment or business.

Originally Beijing slang that has spread nationwide. Often used in entertainment contexts for movie stars, directors, or singers, but can extend to business magnates or influential figures in any field. Carries a casual, sometimes slightly irreverent tone.

例句

1. 这部电影请了好几位大腕儿加盟，票房肯定差不了。
2. 他在圈子里混了二十年，早就是响当当的大腕儿了。
3. 别看他现在是大腕儿，当年也是从龙套演起的。

用法指南

语境: entertainment, business, casual conversation

语气: colloquial

正确说法

• 他是娱乐圈的大腕儿。(He's a big shot in the entertainment industry.)
• 这次活动来了不少大腕儿。(Quite a few celebrities showed up at this event.)

错误说法

• 这位教授是学术界的大腕儿 (Too casual for academic contexts — use 权威 or 泰斗 for respected scholars)

起源与历史

Beijing dialect where 腕 (wrist) metaphorically represents skill or capability. 大腕儿 literally means 'big wrist' — someone with great ability or influence.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal