TOPIK · Level 325
15 words
Korean word
모범
Pronunciation
Romanizationmobeom
Meaning
- nounmodel
Example
그는 반에서 모범이 되었다.keu neun pa ne seo mo beo mi toe eot tta
He became a role model in his class.
More examples
선생님은 학생들에게 모범을 보여준다.seon saeng ni meun hak ssaeng deu re ge mo beo meul po yeo jun da
The teacher sets an example for the students.
Core concept
A person or behavior that sets a pattern others can copy.
Common phrases
모범을 보이다mo beo meul po i da
set an example
모범 답안mo beom ta ban
model answer
Similar words
본보기ponbogi: A specific example or form shown as a guide for others to copy.
귀감kwigam: A person or deed praised as a standard of excellent conduct.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람이 본받을 만한 사람이나 행동을 가리키는 말.ta reun sa ra mi pon ba deul man han sa ra mi na haeng dong eul ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
The word comes from Classical Chinese elements meaning an imitable pattern and a rule or standard, which combine into the sense of an ideal model.
Usage tips
- English speakers can use model for many kinds of examples, but this word often highlights admirable conduct rather than a design or product.
Related words
- 모범적mobeomjeokexemplaryadjective
- 모범생mobeomsaengmodel studentnoun
- 모범답안mobeomdabanmodel answernoun