yán​jiào​bù​rú​shēn​jiào

action speaks louder than words

  1. verbal instruction
    to teach by word of mouth; to give verbal instruction. Often used in contrast with 身教 shēn​jiào (teaching by example)
  2. 不如 bù​rú verbpreposition
    not as good as
    not equal to; inferior to; to be not as good as
  3. to teach by example
    To teach others by one's own example; to influence others through one's own actions and behavior.