效法

xiàofǎ

verb #58,428

Meanings

1 to imitate
2 to follow the example of
3 to emulate

Characters

imitate, effect

Examples

我们应该效法前辈的精神。

Wǒmen yīnggāi xiàofǎ qiánbèi de jīngshén.

We should emulate the spirit of our predecessors.

他效法父亲做一个诚实的人。

Tā xiàofǎ fùqīn zuò yí ge chéngshí de rén.

He follows his father's example in being an honest person.

值得效法的榜样不多。

Zhídé xiàofǎ de bǎngyàng bù duō.

There are few role models worth emulating.

Tips

usage

Positive connotation — imitating something admirable. Contrast with 模仿 (mófǎng), which is neutral and can describe imitating anything, including mere appearances.

Stroke Order

效 xiào

法 fǎ