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言教不如身教
Mandarin · pinyin yán jiào bù rú shēn jiào
Meanings
- Explaining in words is not as good as teaching by example (idiom). Action speaks louder than words.
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2–4–4–2–1–4 · yan2 jiao4 bu4 ru2 shen1 jiao4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
jin4 gaau3 bat1 jyu4 san1 gaau3
Cantonese word readings for 言教不如身教. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.
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jin4 gaau3 bat1 jyu4 san1 gaau3
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