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身教胜于言教

shēn jiào shèng yú yán jiào

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Definitions

1. teaching by example beats explaining in words (idiom)
2. action speaks louder than words

Child Words of 身教胜于言教

to teach

(of time or place) in; at; on

religion

victory

words

to give verbal instruction

to teach by example

body