theo gương

Thân thiện

Anh ấy luôn cố gắng theo gương người cha hiền lành của mình.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To follow the example of: To emulate someone's good behavior, actions, or moral qualities; to use someone as a model to imitate.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Chúng ta nên theo gương những người tốt. (We should follow the example of good people.)
  • Cô ấy luôn theo gương mẹ mình trong cách đối xử với mọi người. (She always follows her mother's example in how she treats people.)
  • Học sinh được khuyến khích theo gương các anh hùng dân tộc. (Students are encouraged to follow the example of national heroes.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "theo gương" carries a positive connotation, almost exclusively used to describe emulating praiseworthy or virtuous models. It is not typically used for mimicking neutral or negative behavior.

Variants and Related Words

• Noi gương (v): A near-synonym meaning "to emulate" or "to follow the example of." It is often used interchangeably with "theo gương."
  • Anh ấy noi gương cha để trở thành một bác sĩ. (He emulates his father to become a doctor.)

Synonyms

• Emulate: To match or surpass a person, typically by imitation.
• Imitate: To take as a model.
• Follow suit: To do the same thing as someone else.

Related Idioms

• While "theo gương" itself is a set phrase, it is conceptually related to the idiom:
  • Gương sáng: Literally "bright mirror," meaning a shining example or a role model.

    • Thầy giáo là một tấm gương sáng cho học trò. (The teacher is a shining example for his students.)

Học thuật

verb

1. to follow the example of