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以身作则

yǐ shēn zuò zé
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

  1. 1. to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model

Usage notes

Common mistakes

以身作则通常用于领导、长辈等,强调用自身行动影响他人,不能用于要求下属的行为。

Formality

以身作则带有庄重色彩,多用于正式演讲、文章或评价上级,日常口语少用。