set an example; be a model
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to set an example; to be a model; to exemplify
literaryA formal, literary term used to describe someone in a superior or senior position providing a positive example for others to follow.
Tā他
de的
gāo高
shàng尚
pǐn品
dé德
chuí垂
fàn范
hòu后
shì世
。
His noble character set an example for future generations.
Lǐng领
dǎo导
yīng应
dāng当
yǐ以
shēn身
zuò作
zé则
，
chuí垂
fàn范
xià下
shǔ属
。
Leaders should lead by example and set a model for their subordinates.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
wú无
sī私
fèng奉
xiàn献
de的
jīng精
shén神
zhí值
dé得
wǒ我
men们
chuí垂
fàn范
。
This spirit of selfless dedication is worthy of us emulating.