set an example by one's own actions
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb phrase
to set an example by one's own actions
formalA four-character idiom that emphasizes leadership or moral influence by personally adhering to the standards one sets for others. Often used in formal or educational contexts.
Zuò作
wéi为
yī一
míng名
lǎo老
shī师
，
tā他
chù处
chù处
yǐ以
shēn身
zuò作
zé则
。
As a teacher, he sets an example with his own actions in every situation.
Hǎo好
de的
lǐng领
dǎo导
zhě者
yīng应
dāng当
yǐ以
shēn身
zuò作
zé则
，
cái才
néng能
fú服
zhòng众
。
A good leader should set an example by their own actions in order to gain the respect of the people.
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Fù父
mǔ母
zài在
jiào教
yù育
hái孩
zi子
shí时
，
yǐ以
shēn身
zuò作
zé则
shì是
zuì最
hǎo好
de的
fāng方
shì式
。
When educating children, parents setting an example by their own actions is the best method.
Tā他
yāo要
qiú求
dà大
jiā家
jié节
jiǎn俭
，
zì自
jǐ己
yě也
yǐ以
shēn身
zuò作
zé则
，
cóng从
bù不
làng浪
fèi费
。
He asked everyone to be frugal, and he also sets an example himself, never wasting anything.