楷模

kǎimó

noun HSK 7-9 #17,495

Measure Word

一个楷模 gè

Meanings

1 model; exemplar; role model; paragon

Characters

model; pattern; regular script

model; mold; pattern

Both characters mean model or pattern — a paragon to follow.

Examples

她是我们学习的楷模。

Tā shì wǒmen xuéxí de kǎimó.

She is a role model for us to learn from.

雷锋被视为道德楷模。

Léifēng bèi shìwéi dàodé kǎimó.

Lei Feng is regarded as a moral exemplar.

Tips

history

楷模 originally referred to two types of trees (楷树 and 模树) said to grow at the tomb of Confucius. Because they grew so straight and upright, they became metaphors for exemplary people.

Stroke Order

楷 kǎi

模 mó