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典
diǎn
Description
“典”常常用在别的字后面，表示重要的书或标准，比如“字典”和“词典”。
"典" is often used after other characters to indicate important books or standards, such as in "字典" and "词典".
它也可以表示典礼，就是很正式的活动。
It can also mean a ceremony, referring to a very formal event.
Meanings
字典zìdiǎn
dictionary; reference book of words
我用字典查生词。
I look up new words in the dictionary.
典礼diǎnlǐ
ceremony; formal event
明天有毕业典礼。
There is a graduation ceremony tomorrow.
典型diǎnxíng
typical; representative example
这是一个典型的例子。
This is a typical example.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant important books or classics; now mostly appears in compounds.
- Nuance
典 rarely stands alone; it usually combines with other characters.
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