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.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate
Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.
One word 一言 and one action 一行 cover everything said and done.
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