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.
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