以德服人
yǐ​dé​fú​rén

persuade by virtue

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    以德服人

    yǐ​dé​fú​rén

    persuade by virtue

    to win people over or convince others through moral influence and benevolent conduct rather than force.

    领导者应该以德服人，而不是依靠权势压制下属。

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    created sense