HSK V7-9
Correct

以身作则

/ yǐ shēn zuō zé / 
Strokes

Definition

to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model

Example

Definition
set an example with one's own conduct; lead by example; exemplify
1
Tā
他
bù
不
néng
能
yǐshēnzuōzé
以身作则
  
,
gēng
更
bùyòng
不用
shuō
说
zuò
做
háizi
孩子
de
的
bǎngyàng
榜样
le
了
  
。

He can't discipline himself, much less set a good example for his children to follow.

2
Yǐshēnzuōzé
以身作则
shèng
胜
yú
于
kǒutóu
口头
jiàohuì
教诲
  
。

Example is better than precept.

3
Tā
他
wánquán
完全
kào
靠
yǐshēnzuōzé
以身作则
qù
去
yǐngxiǎng
影响
tāmen
他们
  
。

He influences them only by example.

4
Yǐshēnzuōzé
以身作则
  
,
shēntǐlìxíng
身体力行

set a good example and practise what one preaches

5
Yǐshēnzuōzé
以身作则
  
,
liánjiéfènggōng
廉洁奉公

set a good example and perform duties honestly