Writing
典范 (diǎn fàn) — how to say "model" in Chinese
典范
Model, example
noun
Character composition
典
canon, classic
范
model, norm
Radicals / Keys
艸
Grass
#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Collocations
树立典范
shù lì diǎn fàn
to set an example
道德典范
dào dé diǎn fàn
moral exemplar
Examples
他的行为是社会的典范。
His behavior is a model for society.
他是典范。
He is a model.
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Frequently asked questions
Model meaning in Chinese
"model" in Chinese is 典范 (diǎn fàn).
What does 典范 mean in English?
典范 (diǎn fàn) means "Model, example".
How is 典范 pronounced?
It is pronounced diǎn fàn (written as dian fan, dianfan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "model" in Chinese characters?
It is written 典范: 典 has 8 strokes, 范 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 典范?
典范 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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