Definition
身体力行 is a four-character chengyu (set phrase) meaning 'to practice what one preaches' or 'to lead by example through personal action'. Literally 'body + personally + do', it describes someone who actively carries out the principles or advice they give others. It is often used in formal or evaluative contexts to praise someone's integrity and consistency between words and deeds. Note that the standard full pinyin is shēn tǐ lì xíng, but the input record shows only shēn tī; the lesson data may need correction.
f.e.
to practice what one preachesto lead by example through one's own actions
Examples
- ，身体力行，。Zuòwéi lǐngdǎo, tā shǐzhōng shēn tī, shēn shòu xiàshǔ zūnjìng.As a leader, he always practices what he preaches and is deeply respected by his subordinates.
- ，身体力行，。Lǎoshī chángcháng gàosu wǒmen yào àihù huánjìng, zìjǐ yě shēn tī, cóng bú luàn rēng lājī.The teacher often tells us to protect the environment, and he himself sets an example by never littering.
- ，。Tā bùjǐn zài kǒutóu shàng zhīchí gǎigé, gèng zài xíngdòng shàng shēn tī.He not only supports reform in words but also puts it into practice through his actions.
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