teach by example; lead by personal example
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to teach by personal example; to lead by example
Often used in contrast to 言教 (verbal instruction), emphasizing that actions speak louder than words. Commonly appears in set phrases.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
shī师
shàn善
yú于
yán言
chuán传
shēn身
jiào教
，
shēn深
shòu受
xué学
shēng生
ài爱
dài戴
。
This teacher excels at teaching by both precept and example, and is deeply loved by students.
Gǔ古
rén人
yún云
：
"
shēn身
jiào教
zhòng重
yú于
yán言
jiào教
。
"
The ancients said: "Personal example carries more weight than verbal instruction."
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Jiā家
zhǎng长
yīng应
yǐ以
shēn身
zuò作
zé则
，
shēn身
jiào教
zhòng重
yú于
yán言
jiào教
。
Parents should lead by personal example, as actions speak louder than words.