榜样 (bǎng yàng) — role model; example (to follow or emulate)

Definition

榜样 is a PERSON to look up to and imitate — a positive role model. Unlike 例子, 案例, or 模范, it specifically refers to someone whose behavior others should follow.

noun
role modelexample (to follow or emulate)
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 榜样
    Tā shì wǒ men bān de bǎng yàng.
    She is a role model in our class.
  • 榜样
    Tā yǐ léi fēng wèi bǎng yàng.
    He takes Lei Feng as his role model.
  • 榜样
    Měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi xiàng hǎo de bǎng yàng xué xí.
    Everyone should learn from good role models.

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