archetype in Chinese
archetype in Chinese is 原型 — archetype means an original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.
archetype in Chinese
原型
Pronounced: yuán xíng
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]
What does "archetype" mean?
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noun An original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.
"The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction."
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archetype in a sentence
- The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction.
- Jung believed certain archetypes, like the hero, appear across all cultures.
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What is "archetype" in Chinese?
"archetype" in Chinese is 原型. archetype means: An original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.
How do you pronounce 原型?
"archetype" in Chinese is 原型, pronounced "yuán xíng".
How do you use "archetype" in a sentence?
Example: "The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction." In Chinese, "archetype" is 原型.
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