This is the 19057th most frequent Korean word.
아버지처럼
"Like a father"
Here, "아버지처럼" illustrates a similarity between the father's diligent work ethic and his son's current behavior.
그는 아버지처럼 성실하게 일을 합니다.
He works diligently like his father.
In this usage, "아버지처럼" denotes the aspiration to emulate the father's admirable qualities.
아버지처럼 훌륭한 사람이 되고 싶습니다.
I want to become a great person like my father.
In this sentence, "아버지처럼" is used to compare the speaker's desired strength to that of their father.