- 言教不如身教 yánjiàobùrúshēnjiào action speaks louder than words(idiom) Explaining in words is not as good as teaching by example; teaching through one's own actions is more effective than verbal instruction
- 身教胜于言教 shēnjiàoshèngyúyánjiào example is better than preceptteaching by setting an example is more effective than just using words; action speaks louder than words