Meaning of 言传身教
言传身教 means to teach by precept and example; to teach by word and deed; to instruct through both words and actions. Pronounced yán chuán shēn jiào.
- to teach by precept and example; to teach by word and deed; to instruct through both words and actions
Definitions & Examples
Fù父
mǔ母
yīng应
gāi该
yán言
chuán传
shēn身
jiào教
，
wèi为
hái孩
zi子
shù树
lì立
hǎo好
bǎng榜
yàng样
。
Parents should teach by precept and example, setting a good example for their children.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
shī师
bù不
jǐn仅
xué学
shí识
yuān渊
bó博
，
ér而
qiě且
yán言
chuán传
shēn身
jiào教
，
shēn深
shòu受
xué学
shēng生
ài爱
dài戴
。
This teacher is not only erudite but also teaches by word and deed, deeply loved by students.
Lǐng领
dǎo导
yào要
qǐ起
dào到
yán言
chuán传
shēn身
jiào教
de的
zuò作
yòng用
，
dài带
dòng动
zhěng整
gè个
tuán团
duì队
。
Leaders should play a role in teaching by precept and example to motivate the whole team.
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