模型

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Chinese

imitate; model; norm
imitate; model; norm; pattern
 
model
trad. (模型)
simp. #(模型)

Pronunciation


Noun

模型

  1. model (representation of a physical object, usually in miniature); mockup
    飛機模型飞机模型  ―  fēijī móxíng  ―  model aircraft
  2. model (simplified representation of a complex system or event); pattern
    經濟學模型经济学模型  ―  jīngjìxué móxíng  ―  economic model

Derived terms

Japanese

Kanji in this term

Grade: 6
けい
Grade: 5
on'yomi

Etymology

(も, mo), "copy" + (けい, kei), "type"

Noun

()(けい) (mokei

  1. a model
    (じん)(たい)()(けい)
    jintai mokei
    a model of the human body

Usage notes

  • Often also used to refer to plastic hobby kits.

References

  • 2002, Ineko Kondō; Fumi Takano; Mary E Althaus; et. al., Shogakukan Progressive Japanese-English Dictionary, Third Edition, Tokyo: Shōgakukan, →ISBN.

Korean

Hanja in this term

Noun

模型 (mohyeong) (hangeul 모형)

  1. hanja form? of 모형 (model)

Vietnamese

chữ Hán Nôm in this term

Noun

模型

  1. chữ Hán form of mô hình (model).