This is the 5548th most frequent Chinese word.
典
"典" means "canon," "code," "classic," or "standard work."
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.
这是一本古典诗集。
This is a collection of classical poetry.
Here, '典' is used in '典范 (diǎnfàn)', which means 'model' or 'paragon'. It conveys the idea of an exemplary or ideal standard.
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.
'典' is used here as part of '经典 (jīngdiǎn)', meaning 'classic'. It highlights works considered timeless and definitive in their field.