风范

風範

fēngfàn

noun HSK 7 #15,243

Meanings

1 demeanor
2 bearing
3 model conduct

Characters

wind; manner; style

Literally 'style and model' — a demeanor worthy of emulation

Examples

他有大将风范。

Tā yǒu dàjiàng fēngfàn.

He has the bearing of a great leader.

这位老先生很有学者风范。

Zhè wèi lǎo xiānshēng hěn yǒu xuézhě fēngfàn.

This elderly gentleman has the demeanor of a true scholar.

Tips

usage

风范 is close to 风采, but emphasizes being a model or example for others. 风采 focuses on being impressive; 风范 focuses on being exemplary.

Stroke Order

风 fēng

范 fàn