言行 (yán xíng) — words and actions; what one says and does
Definition
言行 pairs 言 ('words') with 行 ('actions') to mean 'what one says and does' as one unit — usually moral judgment. 行为 is just 'behavior'; 品行 focuses on moral character.
noun
words and actionswhat one says and does
Examples
- 言行。Zuò rén yào yán xíng yí zhì.One should be consistent in words and actions.
- 言行。Tā de yán xíng ràng rén hěn shī wàng.His words and actions are very disappointing.
- 言行。Cóng yí gè rén de yán xíng kě yǐ liǎo jiě tā de xìng gé.You can understand a person's character from their words and actions.
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