Word: 以身作则 (yǐshēnzuòzé) Traditional: 以身作則 以身作则 dictionary entry yǐshēnzuòzé to set an example (idiom) Full dictionary entry for 以身作则 Example sentences using 以身作则 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 要孩子读书，先以身作则。 Yào háizi dúshū, xiān yǐshēnzuòzé. If you want your child to read, set an example first. 队长以身作则，大家都很服气。 Duìzhǎng yǐshēnzuòzé, dàjiā dōu hěn fúqì. The captain leads by example, so everyone respects him.