typical; archetype; representative
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
typical example; representative case
Often used to refer to a person or event that embodies the general characteristics of a group or phenomenon, suitable for demonstration or education.
He is a typical example of the youth in the new era.
This is a representative case of successful transformation, worth learning from for other companies.
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We should publicize more positive role models like this.
adjective
typical; representative; archetypal
Used to describe something that perfectly represents the essential qualities of a category. Often used with 很, 非常.
This case is very typical and can illustrate many issues.
His approach is a typical example of adventurism.
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This is the classic scenery of a Jiangnan water town.
noun
typical character; archetype; literary/artistic type
formalA term in literary and artistic theory, referring to a character created through artistic generalization that embodies both universal social traits and distinct individuality.
Ah Q, created by Lu Xun, is an immortal literary archetype.
Creating typical characters in a typical environment is an important task of realist literature.
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This novel successfully portrays several archetypal figures of the era.