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言教不如身教

yánjiàobùrúshēnjiào

Explaining in words is not as good as teaching by example (idiom). Action speaks louder than words.

Character Breakdown

言
yán
words, speech; to speak, to say
HSK 4
教
jiào
school, education
HSK 2
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
如
rú
as, as if, like, such as, supposing
HSK 3
身
shēn
body, torso; person; pregnancy
HSK 2
教
jiào
school, education
HSK 2

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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