Definition

1. Noun:
   • A model; a pattern; a paragon: A person or thing that serves as an excellent example to be imitated, especially in terms of behavior, virtue, or professional conduct.
   • Exemplary; model (as an adjective): Used to describe a person or behavior that is of such high standard it serves as a perfect example for others to follow.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Giáo viên đó là một nhà mô phạm thực thụ. (That teacher is a true model educator.)
  • Ông ấy sống một cuộc đời mô phạm. (He lives an exemplary life.)

• Adjective:

  • Phong cách làm việc của cô ấy rất mô phạm. (Her working style is very exemplary.)
  • Một ứng xử mô phạm. (A model behavior.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is most commonly and respectfully applied within the context of education and pedagogy, referring to a teacher who embodies ideal qualities.
• It can extend to any field or aspect of life where someone sets a very high moral or professional standard.

Variants and Related Words

• Gương mẫu (adj): exemplary, model. Often used interchangeably with "mô phạm" in the adjectival sense.

  • Anh ấy là một công dân gương mẫu. (He is a model citizen.)

• Khuôn mẫu (n): model, pattern, mold. Can refer to both tangible patterns and behavioral standards.

  • Cô ấy phá vỡ mọi khuôn mẫu. (She breaks all molds.)

Synonyms

• Paragon: A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
• Exemplar: A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.
• Role model: A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated.

Related Concepts

• Đạo đức nghề nghiệp: professional ethics. A "nhà mô phạm" (model educator) is deeply associated with this concept.
• Chuẩn mực: standard, norm. A "mô phạm" represents the highest of these.

noun

1. model, pattern