楷模 (kǎi mó) — role model; exemplary figure
Definition
楷模 is a formal, written term for a 'role model' — a person worth emulating. 榜样 is the everyday spoken equivalent; 模范 and 典范 lean even more formal/written.
noun
role modelexemplary figure
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 楷模。Zhè wèi lǎo shī shì wǒ men bān de kǎi mó.This teacher is a role model in our class.
- ，楷模。Tā qín fèn nǔ lì, shì dà jiā xué xí de kǎi mó.He is diligent and hardworking, a model for everyone to learn from.
- 楷模。Kē xué jiā men de fèng xiàn jīng shén shì xiàn dài qīng nián de kǎi mó.The dedication of scientists is a role model for modern youth.
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