Chinese word

模特

Pronunciation

Pinyinmó tè

Meaning

  • nounmodel

Example

她想当模特。tā xiǎng dāng mó tè

She wants to be a model.

Illustration for 模特 (model)

More examples

他在杂志上看到很多模特的照片。tā zài zá zhì shàng kàn dào hěn duō mó tè de zhào piān

He saw photos of many models in a magazine.

Core concept

A person whose clothing, appearance, or pose is presented for an audience or camera.

Common phrases

  • 当模特dāng mó tè

    be a model

  • 做模特zuò mó tè

    work as a model

  • 兼职模特jiān zhí mó tè

    work part-time as a model

Similar words

演员yǎn yuán: A person who performs a role in a play, film, or television show.
明星míng xīng: A widely known and popular entertainer.

Definition in Chinese

指以展示服装、造型或姿势为目的，站在他人面前供观察或拍摄的人，常见于时尚和广告领域。zhǐ yǐ zhǎn shì fú zhuāng zào xíng huò zī shì wèi mù dì zhàn zài tā rén miàn qián gōng guān chá huò pāi shè de rén cháng jiàn yú shí shàng hé guǎng gào lǐng yù

Word origin

模特 (mótè, "model") is a sound-based borrowing of English model, with Chinese characters chosen mainly for their pronunciation rather than as a literal translation.

Usage tips

  • In Chinese, this word usually refers to a fashion or commercial model, while English model also covers scientific models, role models, and people who display products in other settings.

Other meanings

  • runway modelnoun

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