shēn
jiào

common
verb
idiom

Meaning of 身教

身教 means to teach by personal example; to lead by example. Pronounced shēn jiào.

  • to teach by personal example; to lead by example

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
wèi
lǎo
shī
shàn
yán
chuán
shēn
jiào
 
shēn
shòu
xué
shēng
ài
dài
 

This teacher excels at teaching by both precept and example, and is deeply loved by students.

rén
yún
 
 "
shēn
jiào
zhòng
yán
jiào
 
 "

The ancients said: "Personal example carries more weight than verbal instruction."

Jiā
zhǎng
yīng
shēn
zuò
 
shēn
jiào
zhòng
yán
jiào
 

Parents should lead by personal example, as actions speak louder than words.