mou4 faan6模範模范
Jyutpingmou4 faan6
Yalemòuh faahn
Definition
Role model, exemplar, or paragon; a person worthy of imitation.
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How it's used
Often used in formal contexts like school awards or workplace recognition, such as 模範員工 for model employee. While it implies someone worth emulating, it carries a slightly detached or institutional tone compared to more personal terms like 偶像 for idol.
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He is a role model in the class, everyone respects him a lot.
Who do you think is the role model in your heart?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a celebrity you simply like, as 模範 implies a high standard of moral conduct or professional achievement rather than just popularity.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
