본보기가 · 본보기를
example, model, role model
Example
형은 동생들에게 좋은 본보기가 되어야 해요.
An older brother should be a good example to his younger siblings.
Word parts
본 model
본 'model' + native 보기 'something to look at': an example to follow.
Good to know
Common patterns: 본보기가 되다 = to set an example; 본보기로 삼다 = to take as a model.
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