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HSK
case / (for) instance / example / CL: 個|个
HSK 2
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 2
for example / for instance / such as
HSK 2
for example
HSK 2
only have ... / there is only ... / (used in combination with ) it is only if one ... (that one can ...) (Example: 只有通過治療才能痊愈|只有通过治疗才能痊愈 "the only way to cure it is with therapy") / it is only ... (who ...) (Example: 只有男性才有此需要 "only men would have such a requirement") / (used to indicate that one has no alternative) one can only (do a certain thing) (Example: 只有屈服 "the only thing you can do is give in")
HSK 3
the classics / scriptures / classical / classic (example, case etc) / typical
HSK 4
to demonstrate / to show how to do sth / demonstration / a model example
HSK 5
model / fine example
HSK 5
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *啦* | 啦* | *啦
sentence-final particle, contraction of 了啊, indicating exclamation / particle placed after each item in a list of examples
HSK 6
model / example / paragon
HSK 7-9
to observe and emulate / to study (esp. following sb's example)
HSK 7-9
model / example
HSK 7-9
to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model
HSK 7-9
to take the lead; to be the first; to set an example
HSK 7-9
for example; for instance; such as
HSK 7-9
model; example (for people to follow); (in reference to a person) role model
HSK 7-9
example / model
HSK 7-9
(after a noun N and before a predicate P) the reason why N P / Example: 我之所以討厭他|我之所以讨厌他 "the reason why I dislike him (is ...)"
HSK 7-9
special case / isolated example
HSK 7-9
for example
HSK 7-9
to give an example
HSK 7-9
to follow good examples
model (example worthy of being imitated) / template
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *範* | 範* | *範
pattern / model / example
lit. to kill the chicken to warn the monkey (idiom) / fig. to punish an individual as an example to others
example; model case
actual example / living example / illustration / demonstration / (computing) instance
a piece; a chunk / (fig.) (coll.) (typically preceded by a specifier such as 這|这) aspect; area; dimension (Example: 情感這一塊|情感这一块 "the emotional aspect (of it)") / (coll.) one yuan; a dollar / together; in the same place; in company
template / prototype / model / example
example sentence
to follow suit / to imitate sb's example
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *例* | 例* | *例
example / precedent / rule / case / instance
case (of fraud, hepatitis, international cooperation etc); instance; example / CL: 個|个
such things as ... / examples including ... (etc) / without exception / every / any
reading or phonetic value of a character / (Japanese linguistics) on-reading, a pronunciation of a kanji derived from its pronunciation in a Sinitic language at the time it was imported from China (Note: An on-reading of a character is distinguished from its kun-reading(s) 訓讀|训读. For example, has an on-reading "san" and a kun-reading "yama".)
to illustrate / typical example
to excel at (typically used after the area of expertise) (Example: 以研究見長|以研究见长 to be known for one's research)
to be involved in the matter (Example: 涉事三人, the three people involved) / (archaic) to recount the events
to talk from one's personal experience / to use oneself as an example
for example; for instance
to imitate what sb else does; to follow sb's example
example / case in point
to follow bad examples / to be corrupted by bad examples
to teach by words and example (idiom)
parade guards (usually spaced out along parade routes) / example / model / pacesetter
choronym (a family's region of origin, used as an indicator of superior social status in a surname-choronym combination) (For example, the Tang writer Han Yu 韓愈|韩愈 is also known as 韓昌黎|韩昌黎, where 韓|韩 is his surname and 昌黎 is his clan's ancestral prefecture .)
negative example / sth that teaches one what not to do
to hold up as a virtuous example
see a worthy, think to imitate (idiom, from Analects); emulate the virtuous / Follow the example of a virtuous and wise teacher.
old rules / example from the past / former practices
lit. kill one to warn a hundred (idiom); to punish an individual as an example to others / pour encourager les autres
to follow sb's example / to emulate / (of troops etc) to dress (come into alignment for parade formation)
rule by virtue / rule by setting virtuous example (Confucian ideal)
example / exemplar / typical case
a reading of a written Chinese word derived from a synonym (typically, a vernacular synonym) (e.g. in Mandarin, 投子 may be pronounced as its synonym 色子, and in Wu dialects, is pronounced as its synonym 兩|两 "liahn") / to pronounce a word using such a reading / (Japanese linguistics) kun-reading, a pronunciation of a kanji derived from a native Japanese word that matches its meaning rather than from the pronunciation of the character in a Sinitic language at the time it was imported from China (Note: A kun-reading of a character is distinguished from its on-reading(s) 音讀|音读. For example, has a kun-reading "yama" and an on-reading "san".)
not to be taken as an example / not an example to be followed / not to be taken as authoritative
to imitate / to follow the example of
corrective influence / to reform (a criminal) / redemption (of a sinner) / to influence (a malefactor to a better life) / to guide sb back to the right path by repeated word and example
charactercopyAIpronouncebaikeskritterexampleCorrect
  *譬* | 譬* | *譬
to give an example
Explaining in words is not as good as teaching by example (idiom). Action speaks louder than words.
(PRC) teacher by negative example / sb from whom one can learn what not to do
to follow a bad example
to wallow in the mire with sb (idiom); to follow the bad example of others
to teach by example
(idiom) to warn against following bad examples; as a warning to others
lit. punish one to warn one hundred (idiom) / fig. to make an example of sb
lit. punish one, warn one hundred (idiom) / fig. to make an example of sb / also written 懲一儆百|惩一儆百
to kill a pig as a lesson to the children (idiom); parents must teach by example
used in the construction ...為例|以...为例, "to take ... as an example"
to regard as the foremost / to name as a prime example / to implement for the first time
to leave an example for all generations
some cases picked out as example / to highlight
case study / classic example
sample; model; example
for example
subordinates follow the example of their superiors (idiom)
specific example / rare instance
inner transcendence (perfection through one's own inner moral cultivation, as in Confucianism, for example)
(neologism c. 2018) worthy of being used as a textbook example / exemplary / classic / quintessential
to have what it takes / (coll.) (often followed by ) (used to challenge sb) if you're so clever, ..., if she's so tough, ... etc / Example: 有本事就打我 Hit me if you dare!
lit. to kill a chicken in front of a monkey; fig. to make an example of sb (by punishment) to frighten others
teaching by example beats explaining in words (idiom) / action speaks louder than words


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