以身作则 yǐshēn-zuòzé to set an example (idiom)
to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model
怎么记住“以身作则”: 以 to use + 身 body + 作 do + 则 rule = to set an example (idiom).
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- Idiom: to lead by example, set the standard through your own conduct - 好的领导要以身作则 (hǎo de lǐngdǎo yào yǐshēn zuòzé) a good leader must lead by example.
- 身 = one's own person, 则 = rule/model: making yourself the rule others follow. Praises leaders, parents, teachers.
- Used predicatively; the point is doing, not just telling.