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为人师表

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wéi rén shī biǎo

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Definitions

  1. 1. to serve as a model for others (idiom)
  2. 2. to be a worthy teacher

Child Words of 为人师表

人
rén

person; people

为
wéi

as (in the capacity of)

为
wèi

because of

为人
wéi rén

to conduct oneself

为人
wèi rén

for sb

表
biǎo

exterior surface

人师
rén shī

mentor; role model

师
shī

teacher

师表
shī biǎo

paragon of virtue and learning

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