xiàofǎ

效法

Word · Verb

emulate; imitate

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to emulate; to follow the example of; to imitate

formal

Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe learning from positive role models or historical precedents. Implies conscious, respectful imitation rather than blind copying.

Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
xiào效
fǎ法
qián前
xián贤
de的
pǐn品
dé德
 。

We should emulate the virtues of ancient sages.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
yǒng勇
yú于
chéng承
rèn认
cuò错
wù误
de的
jīng精
shén神
zhí值
dé得
xiào效
fǎ法
 。

This spirit of courageously admitting mistakes is worth emulating.

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Tā他
zài在
gōng工
zuò作
zhōng中
xiào效
fǎ法
dǎo导
shī师
de的
yán研
jiū究
fāng方
fǎ法
 。

He follows his mentor's research methods in his work.