范

範

fàn

noun #6,863

Meanings

1 pattern; model; example
2 scope; range; limit
3 surname Fan

Examples

这超出了我的范围。

Zhè chāochū le wǒ de fànwéi.

This is beyond my scope.

他是我们的模范。

Tā shì wǒmen de mófàn.

He is our role model.

示范一下怎么做。

Shìfàn yíxià zěnme zuò.

Demonstrate how to do it.

Tips

usage

范 is used in compounds: 范围 (scope/range), 模范 (model/exemplary), 示范 (demonstrate), 规范 (standard/norm). Also a common surname.

Stroke Order

范 fàn