san1 gaau3身教

Jyutpingsan1 gaau3

Yalesān gaau

動詞

Definition

To teach others by one's own example.

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How it's used

Focuses on the concept of leading by example through personal conduct rather than verbal instruction. It is frequently used in discussions about parenting, leadership, and personal integrity. The term carries a positive connotation of authenticity and consistency between words and actions.

Examples

fu6父mou5母ge3嘅san1身gaau3教deoi3對siu2小pang4朋jau5友jing2影hoeng2響hou2好daai6大。

Parents' personal example has a huge impact on children.

nei5你seng4成jat6日ci4遲dou3到，dim2點joeng2樣san1身gaau3教heoi3去gaau3教hou2好go3個zai2仔aa4呀？

You are always late, how can you teach your son by example?

Common phrases

san1身gaau3教jin4言gaau3教

teaching by example and by words

Common mistake

Avoid using this as a direct verb like a standard action word. It functions more like a noun describing the act of teaching through behavior, so it is usually paired with verbs like 做到 or 透過.