身教胜于言教 shēn jiào shèng yú yán jiào

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

身 shēn
HSK 2
body; trunk, hull; rad. no. 158
教 jiào
HSK 2
teach, class
胜 shèng
HSK 5
victory; excel, be better than
于 yú
HSK 3
in, on, at; go to; surname
言 yán
HSK 4
words, speech; speak, say
教 jiào
HSK 2
teach, class