Chinese Idioms Containing “身”

Bring trouble upon oneself

Makna literal: Draw fire burn self

Self-reflect daily

Makna literal: Examine self three times

Protect oneself from danger wisely

Makna literal: Wise person protects self

Forced to act against will

Makna literal: Body not self-controlled

To show off one's abilities

Makna literal: Greatly display one's abilities

Feel as if personally present

Makna literal: Body arrives at that situation

Teach by word and deed

Makna literal: Teach by words and personal example

Retire after achieving success

Makna literal: Merit achieved, person withdraws

Selfless courage

Makna literal: Strive without regard for self

Self-focus in hardship

Makna literal: Cultivate oneself in adversity

Leadership by action

Makna literal: Lead by example

Lead by example

Makna literal: Use oneself as example