Chinese word

楷模

Pronunciation

Pinyinkǎi mó

Meaning

  • nounmodel

Example

她的行为是青少年的楷模。tā de xíng wéi shì qīng shào nián de kǎi mó

Her behavior is a model for teenagers.

Illustration for 楷模 (model)

More examples

他在公司里被视为楷模。tā zài gōng sī lǐ bèi shì wéi kǎi mó

He is regarded as a role model at the company.

Core concept

A person or group held up as a standard that others can follow in conduct.

Common phrases

  • 成为大家的楷模chéng wéi dà jiā de kǎi mó

    become everyone's role model

  • 被视为楷模bèi shì wéi kǎi mó

    be regarded as a role model

Similar words

榜样bǎng yàng: A person or example that others can follow as a guide for conduct or choices.
模范mó fàn: A person or thing recognized as an exemplary standard in behavior or attitude.

Definition in Chinese

用来表示在道德或行为方面值得效仿的典范，常用于表扬个人或集体。yòng lái biǎo shì zài dào dé huò xíng wéi fāng miàn zhí de xiào fǎng de diǎn fàn cháng yòng yú biǎo yáng gè rén huò jí tǐ

Word origin

楷 (kǎi, "model") + 模 (mó, "pattern") combine to form a word for a person or group whose conduct provides a standard for others.

Usage tips

  • This noun has a formal, praising tone and fits public descriptions, speeches, and serious writing more naturally than casual conversation.

Opposites

  • 反面教材fǎn miàn jiào cáibad examplenoun
  • 坏榜样huài bǎng yàngbad role modelnoun

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