Chinese Idioms Containing “身”

Bring trouble upon oneself

Signification littérale: Draw fire burn self

Self-reflect daily

Signification littérale: Examine self three times

Protect oneself from danger wisely

Signification littérale: Wise person protects self

Forced to act against will

Signification littérale: Body not self-controlled

To show off one's abilities

Signification littérale: Greatly display one's abilities

Feel as if personally present

Signification littérale: Body arrives at that situation

Teach by word and deed

Signification littérale: Teach by words and personal example

Retire after achieving success

Signification littérale: Merit achieved, person withdraws

Selfless courage

Signification littérale: Strive without regard for self

Self-focus in hardship

Signification littérale: Cultivate oneself in adversity

Leadership by action

Signification littérale: Lead by example

Lead by example

Signification littérale: Use oneself as example