力行

lìxíng
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to practice diligently
  2. 2 to act on (one's beliefs)
  3. 3 to put into vigorous practice

Examples

Tā lìxíng huánbǎo, cóng bù yòng yīcìxìng cānjù.
He practices environmentalism diligently, never using disposable utensils.
Zhīdào bùgòu, hái yào lìxíng.
Knowing is not enough; one must also act.
Gōngsī lìxíng jiénéng jiǎntàn zhèngcè.
The company actively implements its energy-saving and carbon-reduction policies.

Tips

register
Formal/written. Classic pairing: 身体力行 'to practice what one preaches with one's whole being.' For casual 'to do,' use or 实行.

Stroke Order

xíng