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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

典范

Pronunciation / Transliteration: diǎnfàn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Exemplar/ɪɡˈzɛm.plər/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她是团队合作的典范。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.

    "She is an exemplar of dedication and professionalism in her field."
  2. 2

    A typical or standard specimen, copy, or prototype.

    "The manuscript serves as the primary exemplar for all later editions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'exemplar', meaning a copy, pattern, or model, originating from 'exemplum'. It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially denoting a copy of a book or an archetype, later broadening to signify any model or ideal instance worthy of imitation.

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