模范

模範

mófàn

noun HSK 5 #9,505

Meanings

1 model; fine example; role model
2 exemplary (as adjective)

Characters

Model + example — a role model or fine example.

Examples

他是我们学习的模范。

Tā shì wǒmen xuéxí de mófàn.

He is a model for us to learn from.

她被评为模范教师。

Tā bèi píng wéi mófàn jiàoshī.

She was named a model teacher.

劳动模范受到了表彰。

Láodòng mófàn shòudào le biǎozhāng.

The model workers received commendation.

Tips

culture

劳动模范 (láodòng mófàn, model worker) is a prestigious title awarded in China to outstanding workers. It's been a tradition since the 1950s and is still awarded annually.

Stroke Order

模 mó

范 fàn