案例

案例 (àn lì) refers to a specific example or instance used to illustrate a concept, often in academic, legal, or professional contexts. It is commonly used to analyze real-world situations and draw conclusions from them.

The character 案 (àn) originally meant a table or platform, and later came to represent a case or file. 例 (lì) means example or model. Together, they form the idea of a concrete example used for analysis or learning.

案例 is widely used in education, law, business, and research. For instance, in law, it may refer to a precedent case, while in business, it might describe a real-world success or failure story. Understanding how to use 案例 can help learners grasp complex topics through practical examples.