一言一行 (yī yán yī xíng) — every word and action (idiom); everything one says and does
Definition
Literally 'every word, every action.' Pairs with 一举一动 ('every move, every deed'), which leans more toward actions and behavior; 一言一行 foregrounds both speech and conduct together.
phrase
every word and action (idiom)everything one says and does
Examples
- ，一言一行。Zài zhí chǎng zhōng, nǐ de yī yán yī xíng huì yǐng xiǎng nǐ de xíng xiàng.In the workplace, your every word and action will affect your image.
- 一言一行。Yí gè lǐng dǎo zhě de yī yán yī xíng wǎng wǎng néng fǎn yìng chū tā de tài dù.A leader's every word and action often reflects his attitude.
- ，一言一行。Yào xiǎng yíng dé hǎo píng, nǐ de yī yán yī xíng dōu bì xū jǐn shèn.To get a good reputation, your every word and action must be cautious.
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