以身作则 yǐ shēn zuò zé

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

以 yǐ
HSK 2
by means of; thereby, therefore; consider as; in order to
身 shēn
HSK 2
body; trunk, hull; rad. no. 158
作 zuò
HSK 1
make; work; compose, write; act, perform
则 zé
HSK 4
rule, law, regulation; grades