以身作则

以身作則

yǐshēn-zuòzé

idiom HSK 7-9 #29,344

Meanings

1 to set an example with one's own actions
2 to lead by example
3 to practice what one preaches

Characters

Examples

HSK 3

好的领导应该以身作则。

Hǎo de lǐngdǎo yīnggāi yǐshēn-zuòzé.

A good leader should lead by example.

HSK 3

父母以身作则，孩子才会学好。

Fùmǔ yǐshēn-zuòzé, háizi cái huì xuéhǎo.

Only when parents lead by example will children learn well.

Tips

memory

Literally 'use one's body to act as the rule' - your own behavior becomes the standard for others to follow.

Stroke Order

以 yǐ

身 shēn

作 zuò

则 zé