楷模

• 拼音: kǎi mó
• 汉字拆解: 楷 = 木 (wood) + 皆 (all) — model, standard (also regular script); 模 = 木 (wood) + 莫 — model, pattern

含义

Model; paragon; exemplar; role model.

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).

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: praise, official, education

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal