以身作则 yǐ shēn zuò zé

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

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 29219th word

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
以 yǐ HSK 2
to use; by means of; according to
身 shēn HSK 2
body; oneself; personally
作 zuò HSK 1
to do; to write or compose; writings or works
则 zé HSK 4
then; but; rule, standard