言行 yánxíng words and actions
words and actions; what one says and what one does
How to remember 言行: 言 words + 行 go = words and actions.
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How it is used
- One's words and deeds together - 言行一致 (yánxíng yízhì) words match actions; 言行不一 (yánxíng bù yī) to not practice what one preaches.
- Formal; judges a person's integrity by whether speech and conduct align.
- 言 = words, 行 = actions (here 行 read xíng).
Example sentences
- 注意言行！ Zhùyì yánxíng!Be careful what you say.
- 他衣着像个绅士，言行举止却像个小丑。 Tā yīzhuó xiàng gè shēnshì, yánxíngjǔzhǐ què xiàng gè xiǎochǒu.His dress is that of a gentleman, but his speech and behavior are those of a clown.