rập khuôn
[zəp̚˧˨ʔ xuən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to ape, to copycat, to mimic
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bắt chước rập khuôn theo kẻ khác, dù đó là một đức Phật, cũng chỉ đem lại xấu hổ và mệt mỏi chứ chẳng lợi ích gì.Imitating and aping others, even a Buddha, only brings shame and fatigue and no benefit at all.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “rập khuôn” mean?
(verb) to ape, to copycat, to mimic
Is “rập khuôn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.