榜样

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Meaning and Usage

"榜样" (bǎng yàng) means a role model or example that others can follow. It often refers to a person or behavior that sets a positive standard.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in educational, social, and professional contexts to highlight someone worthy of imitation.

Collocations

  • 树立榜样 (shùlì bǎngyàng): to establish a role model, emphasizing the act of setting an example.
  • 榜样 (zuò bǎngyàng): to be a role model, used when someone acts as an example.
  • 榜样力量 (bǎngyàng de lìliàng): the power of example, highlighting influence.

Usage Notes

"榜样" is more formal and positive than just "" (example). It implies admiration and a standard to aspire to. Avoid confusing it with "模范" which is similar but sometimes used in official or ideological contexts.

Summary

Use "榜样" when you want to talk about someone or something that others should look up to and emulate, especially in moral or behavioral terms.

Example Sentences

He is our role model for learning.

Her behavior has become an example for everyone.

We should establish the right role models.