言传身教 — “To teach by word and deed”
言传身教 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to teach by word and deed”. To instruct verbally and set a personal example. Literally, “verbal instruction and personal example”.
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作为一名经验丰富的导师，他始终坚持言传身教，通过自己的行动为学生们树立榜样。
As an experienced mentor, he always adheres to teaching by word and example, setting a role model for his students through his own actions.
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What does 言传身教 mean?
言传身教 (yán chuán shēn jiào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to teach by word and deed”.
How do you pronounce 言传身教?
言传身教 is pronounced yán chuán shēn jiào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 言传身教 literally mean?
Literally, 言传身教 means “verbal instruction and personal example”. It is used to mean “to teach by word and deed”.
What is the Chinese definition of 言传身教?
言传：用言语讲解、传授；身教：以行动示范。既用言语来教导，又用行动来示范。指行动起模范作用。