典型
Representing the most common or important characteristics of a group or category; a perfect example of something.
Examples
3 of 5这是北京典型的四合院建筑。
This is a typical courtyard building in Beijing.
他表现出了典型的职业道德。
He displayed typical professional ethics.
他就是那种典型的“宅男”。
He is a typical 'otaku' (homebody).
Word Family
Memory Tip
典 (diǎn) as in dictionary (词典) or classic; 型 (xíng) as in model or type.
Quick Quiz
感冒的___症状包括咳嗽和流鼻涕。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
这是北京典型的四合院建筑。
everydayThis is a typical courtyard building in Beijing.
他表现出了典型的职业道德。
formalHe displayed typical professional ethics.
他就是那种典型的“宅男”。
informalHe is a typical 'otaku' (homebody).
研究选取了三个典型的样本进行分析。
academicThe study selected three typical samples for analysis.
这种营销策略是该行业的典型做法。
businessThis marketing strategy is a typical practice in the industry.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
非典型性
atypicality
典型人物
typical character
具有典型性
to be representative
Often Confused With
代表 (representative) can be a person acting for others; 典型 (typical) refers to qualities that represent a group.
Usage Notes
Very useful in IELTS Writing Task 2 for providing 'typical examples' to support an argument.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes used to mean 'classic' (经典), but 典型 specifically means 'representative of a type'.
Memory Tip
典 (diǎn) as in dictionary (词典) or classic; 型 (xíng) as in model or type.
Word Origin
From '典' (standard/classic) and '型' (mold/type).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Chinese politics and education, '树立典型' (setting up a model) is a common way to encourage positive behavior.
Quick Quiz
感冒的___症状包括咳嗽和流鼻涕。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Vocabulary
More general words
尤其
B1Used to single out one person, thing, or situation as being more important or notable than others. It is similar to 'especially' or 'particularly'.
甚至
B1Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme. It marks a higher degree of a quality or situation, often translated as 'even' or 'so much so that'.
独立
B1Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. Also describes the ability to think or act for oneself.
获得
B1To come into possession of; to get or acquire something, often through effort or as a result of a process.
相对
B1Considered in relation or in proportion to something else. It also means facing each other or opposite.
适当
B1Right or suited for some purpose or situation. It is synonymous with 'appropriate' or 'proper'.
情况
B1A set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs. It is widely used to describe contexts or the status of a project.
频繁
B1Happening or occurring often; frequent.
障碍
B1A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress; barrier.
构成
B1To be the parts that form something; to make up or constitute.
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