身体力行 (shēn tī) — to practice what one preaches; to lead by example through one's own actions

Définition

Idiom meaning to put one's principles into action — 'practice what you preach.' Emphasizes personal action matching one's words, stronger than just 说 or agreeing in principle.

idiom
to practice what one preachesto lead by example through one's own actions

Exemples

  • 身体力行
    Zuò wéi lǐng dǎo, tā shǐ zhōng shēn tī, shēn shòu xià shǔ zūn jìng.
    As a leader, he always practices what he preaches and is deeply respected by his subordinates.
  • 身体力行
    Lǎo shī cháng cháng gào sù wǒ men yào ài hù huán jìng, zì jǐ yě shēn tī, cóng bú luàn rēng lā jī.
    The teacher often tells us to protect the environment, and he himself sets an example by never littering.
  • Tā bù jǐn zài kǒu tóu shàng zhī chí gǎi gé, gèng zài háng dòng shàng shēn tī.
    He not only supports reform in words but also puts it into practice through his actions.

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