Chinese word

榜样

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǎng yàng

Meaning

  • nounrole model

Example

他一直是我的榜样。tā yì zhí shì wǒ de bǎng yàng

He has always been my role model.

Illustration for 榜样 (role model)

More examples

作为老师，他要当好榜样。zuò wéi lǎo shī tā yào dāng háo bǎng yàng

As a teacher, he should be a good role model.

Core concept

A respected model that turns admiration into a pattern for action or achievement.

Common phrases

  • 树立良好榜样shù lì liáng hǎo bǎng yàng

    set a good example

  • 成为榜样chéng wéi bǎng yàng

    become a role model

Similar words

模范mó fàn: A model of excellent conduct or achievement that people regard as worthy of following.
表率biǎo shuài: An exemplary person whose behavior sets a standard for others in the group.

Definition in Chinese

指可作为学习或模仿对象的典型或范例，常用于表扬人的品行或成绩。zhǐ kě zuò wéi xué xí huò mó fǎng duì xiàng de diǎn xíng huò fàn lì cháng yòng yú biǎo yáng rén de pǐn xíng huò chéng jì

Word origin

The compound 榜 (bǎng, "posted list") + 样 (yàng, "pattern") shifts from something publicly shown to a pattern worthy of imitation.

Usage tips

  • The word carries clear praise, so it fits statements about admirable conduct or achievement rather than a neutral comparison.

Other meanings

  • examplenoun

Opposites

  • 反面教材fǎn miàn jiào cáicautionary examplenoun
  • 反面典型fǎn miàn diǎn xíngbad archetypenoun

Related words

  • 上榜shàng bǎngenter the rankingsverb
  • 榜首báng shǒunumber one in the rankingsnoun

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