以身作则
yǐ shēn zuò zé
to set an example by your own conduct
Character by character
以yǐ
with
with
身shēn
oneself
oneself
作zuò
make
make
则zé
the model
the model
Example
父母要以身作则，孩子才会学好。
Parents must set an example themselves; only then will children learn well.
Tone: positive (praise).
Learn this in Lesson 79 · HSK 6–7: 儒家、道家与法家 (Confucians, Daoists and Legalists)
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