典範 — meaning in English

English meaning

• exemplar noun Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
• paragon noun A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.

Senses

典範 is used for these senses in English:

• exemplar Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
• paragon A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others. [from 16th c.]
• role model A person who serves as an example, or whose behavior is emulated by others.
• success story (idiomatic) A successful person or thing, serving as a model for others.

exemplar — full definition

1. noun Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
2. noun Something typical or representative; an example that typifies its class.
3. noun A pattern after which others should be made; an archetype.
4. noun A well-known use of a scientific theory.

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