noun
great model; grand exemplar
Classical term, often referring to an ideal pattern for governing the world. Rare in modern Japanese; mostly encountered in historical or philosophical contexts.
「洪範」は、中国古典の『書経』に見える統治の理想像を指す。
洪範 refers to an ideal model of governance found in the Chinese classic 'Book of Documents'.
From Chinese 洪範 (hóngfàn), literally 'vast model'. The term is associated with the 'Hongfan' chapter of the 'Book of Documents', which outlines principles for good governance.