潜移默化

qián yí mò huà

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

Definitions

1. imperceptible influence
2. to influence secretly

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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言传身教

yán chuán shēn jiào

to teach by words and example (idiom)

指既用言语教导，又用行动示范，与潜移默化相对

Related words

2 items

熏陶

xūn táo

to seep in

指长期接触的人或事物对人的品行、习惯产生好的影响

耳濡目染

ěr rú mù rǎn

to be influenced

形容听得多、见得多了之后，无形中受到影响

Example Sentences

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父母的行为会潜移默化地影响孩子。

Parents' behavior can imperceptibly influence their children.

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Child Words of 潜移默化

to make into

to move

hidden

intangible changes

silent