Definitions
- 1. model
- 2. typical case
- 3. archetype
- 4. typical
- 5. representative
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Usage notes
Collocations
Often used with 是 as in 他是好学生的典型 (He is a typical example of a good student).
Common mistakes
Do not confuse with 模型 (model as a physical model); 典型 refers to a representative example or archetype.
Example Sentences
3 shown他是一位 典型 的文人，喜欢诗词和书法。
He is a typical literatus, fond of poetry and calligraphy.
他是一个 典型 的官僚。
He is a typical bureaucrat.
他是勤奋工作的 典型 。
He is a typical example of hard work.
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