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'.
Variant kanji form; 洪 is more common.
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.