楷模

• Pinyin: kǎi mó
• Desglose de hanzi: 楷 = 木 (wood) + 皆 (all) — model, standard (also regular script); 模 = 木 (wood) + 莫 — model, pattern

Significado

Modelo; ejemplo; referente.

A person whose behavior or achievements are worthy of imitation — a role model or exemplar. A fairly formal and elevated term. Collocates with 学习 (learn from), 道德 (moral), 榜样 (example), 树立 (establish).

Ejemplos

1. 她几十年如一日照顾孤寡老人，被评为全国道德楷模。
2. 老一辈革命家的奉献精神是我们学习的楷模。
3. 作为行业楷模，这家企业的环保实践值得其他公司借鉴。

Guía de uso

Contexto: praise, official, education

Tono: respectful

Correcto

• 他是我们学习的楷模。(He is a role model for us to learn from.)
• 这种行为堪称楷模。(This behavior can be called exemplary.)

Incorrecto

• 这只猫是楷模。(楷模 is typically for humans and their virtuous behavior — for animals, other words would be more appropriate)

Origen e historia

楷 (model, standard — also the name of a tree and a calligraphy style) + 模 (model, pattern). A model or pattern to follow.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal