Chinese Idioms Containing “身”

Bring trouble upon oneself

Literal: Draw fire burn self

Self-reflect daily

Literal: Examine self three times

Protect oneself from danger wisely

Literal: Wise person protects self

Forced to act against will

Literal: Body not self-controlled

Fully display one's skill and ability

Literal: Greatly display one's abilities

Feel as if personally present

Literal: Body arrives at that situation

Teach by word and deed

Literal: Teach by words and personal example

Retire after achieving success

Literal: Merit achieved, person withdraws

Selfless courage

Literal: Strive without regard for self

Look after yourself only; ignore the rest

Literal: Alone perfect one's own person

Leadership by action

Literal: Self ahead of the soldiers

Lead by example

Literal: Use oneself as example