上梁不正下梁歪
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    上梁不正下梁歪

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    lit. if the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked; fig. subordinates imitate their superiors' vices

    作为领导必须以身作则，否则上梁不正下梁歪，下属也会跟着学坏。

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