Definition
效仿 (xiào fǎng) means 'to imitate, to follow the example of' – it specifically suggests learning from a positive role model or successful practice. It differs from the more general 模仿 (mó fǎng), which can be neutral mimicry of any kind (sounds, actions, styles). 效仿 is often used in formal or written contexts, especially when praising someone's behavior.
verb
to imitateto follow the example of
Easily confused
- 消防xiāo fángsound-alike(verb) to fight fires; to carry out firefighting and fire prevention
Examples
- 效仿。Xǔduō qǐyè kāishǐ xiào fǎng chénggōng gōngsī de guǎnlǐ móshì.Many companies have begun to imitate the management models of successful firms.
- 效仿。Wǒmen yīnggāi xiào fǎng tā de qínfèn jīngshén.We should follow his example of diligence.
- 效仿。Zhè zhǒng shèjì bèi guǎngfàn xiào fǎng.This design has been widely imitated.
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