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身教胜于言教

shēnjiàoshèngyúyánjiào

Traditional: 身教勝於言教

teaching by example beats explaining in words (idiom) / action speaks louder than words

Character Breakdown

身
shēn
body, torso; person; pregnancy
HSK 2
教
jiào
school, education
HSK 2
胜
shèng
victory; to excel, to truimph
HSK 5
于
yú
at, in, on; to, from; alas!
HSK 3
言
yán
words, speech; to speak, to say
HSK 4
教
jiào
school, education
HSK 2

Additional Information

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Chinese
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