典范 (diǎn fàn) — model, example, paragon

Definition

典范 is a high-register, written noun for a 'model' or 'paragon' — a person or thing held up as the standard to follow. Stronger and more formal than 榜样 or 表率, and not used like 例子 for a mere illustrative instance.

noun

modelexampleparagon

Examples

典范。
Tā de xíng wéi shì tóng xué men xué xí de diǎn fàn.
His behavior is a model for classmates to learn from.
典范。
Zhè fú huà shì xiàn dài yì shù de diǎn fàn.
This painting is a paragon of modern art.
典范。
Zhè jiā gōng sī shì háng yè nèi de diǎn fàn.
This company is a model within the industry.