kaai2 mou4楷模
Jyutpingkaai2 mou4
Yalekáai mòuh
Definition
An exemplar, model, or role model.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a sense of high moral standing or professional excellence. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation, as people typically prefer more common words like 榜樣 when talking about someone they look up to. You will mostly encounter it in written reports, speeches, or formal news coverage.
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He is an exemplar for many young people.
Who is the exemplar in your heart?
Related words
Common phrases
exemplar of society
a role model to learn from
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or pretentious. Stick to 榜樣 for daily life to avoid sounding like you are reading from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
