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一言一行
yī yán yī xíng
Meaning
- every word and action (idiom)
Definition
指一个人的每一句话和每一个行动。
Every word and deed.
Usage
常用于强调人的言行一致、言行的重要性或对他人产生的影响。
Often used to emphasize the consistency of one's words and actions, the importance of words and deeds, or their impact on others.
Examples
- 1 他在公司里的一言一行都备受关注。 (Every word and deed of his in the company attracts much attention.)
- 2 作为公众人物，你的一言一行都会被放大。 (As a public figure, your every word and deed will be magnified.)
- 3 老师的一言一行对学生都有潜移默化的影响。 (A teacher's every word and deed has a subtle influence on students.)
- 4 我们要注意自己的言行，因为一言一行都代表我们的形象。 (We should pay attention to our words and deeds, because every word and deed represents our image.)
- 5 父母的一言一行都是孩子学习的榜样。 (Parents' every word and deed are role models for their children.)
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