Chinese Idioms Containing “身”

Bring trouble upon oneself

Significado literal: Draw fire burn self

Self-reflect daily

Significado literal: Examine self three times

Protect oneself from danger wisely

Significado literal: Wise person protects self

Forced to act against will

Significado literal: Body not self-controlled

To show off one's abilities

Significado literal: Greatly display one's abilities

Feel as if personally present

Significado literal: Body arrives at that situation

Teach by word and deed

Significado literal: Teach by words and personal example

Retire after achieving success

Significado literal: Merit achieved, person withdraws

Selfless courage

Significado literal: Strive without regard for self

Self-focus in hardship

Significado literal: Cultivate oneself in adversity

Leadership by action

Significado literal: Lead by example

Lead by example

Significado literal: Use oneself as example