Chinese word

典范

Pronunciation

Pinyindiǎn fàn

Meaning

  • nounmodel

Example

她成了学生们的典范。tā chéng le xué shēng men de diǎn fàn

She became a model for the students.

Illustration for 典范 (model)

More examples

公司希望通过改进服务树立典范。gōng sī xī wàng tōng guò gǎi jìn fú wù shù lì diǎn fàn

The company hopes to set an example by improving its service.

Core concept

A clear pattern of valued conduct or quality that others hold up for imitation.

Common phrases

  • 树立典范shù lì diǎn fàn

    set an example

  • 典范人物diǎn fàn rén wù

    role model

Similar words

榜样bǎng yàng: A concrete person or action that others can learn from and copy.
模范mó fàn: An exemplary person or group whose conduct or attitude deserves imitation.
楷模kǎi mó: An admirable person or thing whose conduct or character is worthy of imitation.

Definition in Chinese

指可以作为行为或品质榜样供人学习和效仿的人或事物。zhǐ ké yǐ zuò wéi xíng wéi huò pǐn zhì bǎng yàng gōng rén xué xí hé xiào fǎng de rén huò shì wù

Word origin

典 (diǎn, "canon") + 范 (fàn, "mold") combines a respected standard with a shaping pattern, giving the word its sense of an exemplary model.

Usage tips

  • This word has a formal register and is especially natural in speeches, biographies, award citations, and institutional descriptions rather than relaxed small talk.

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