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典型
diǎnxíng
Description
"典型"的意思是一种最能代表某类事物的例子或样子。
"典型" means an example or form that best represents a certain category of things.
我们常说"典型的例子"，也可以用来形容人或事很有代表性。
We often say "典型的例子" (a typical example), and it can also describe a person or thing as very representative.
Meanings
典型diǎnxíng
typical; representative example or type
这是一个很典型的错误。
This is a very typical mistake.
典型diǎnxíng
a model or representative case
他是我们学校的好典型。
He is a good example at our school.
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Notes
- Etymology
典 means 'standard/classic' and 型 means 'model/type', together 'representative model'.
- Nuance
as an adjective often followed by 的, meaning 'classic' or 'textbook' example.
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