No. 5,548 in Chinese
典
"典" means "canon," "code," "classic," or "standard work."
In a sentence
这是一本古典诗集。
This is a collection of classical poetry.
In this sentence, '典' is part of the term '古典 (gǔdiǎn)', which means 'classical'. It refers to traditional and established works of literature or art.
他作为新手，需要多参考行业典范。
As a newbie, he needs to refer to industry models more often.
Here, '典' is used in '典范 (diǎnfàn)', which means 'model' or 'paragon'. It conveys the idea of an exemplary or ideal standard.
这部作品成为了时代的象征和经典。
This piece of work has become a symbol of the era and a classic.
'典' is used here as part of '经典 (jīngdiǎn)', meaning 'classic'. It highlights works considered timeless and definitive in their field.
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