效法

xiàofǎ

verb #58,428

Meanings

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

Characters

imitate, effect

Examples

HSK 4

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.

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

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