"practice what you preach" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 言行一致
• 言传身教

Definition

做你自己劝别人做的事情，言行一致，表里如一。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于指出言行不一或劝人保持一致。用于批评、建议、或表扬时常见：'他言行不一。' 有正面（表扬）和负面（批评）两种语境。

Examples

You should practice what you preach and recycle your own garbage.

你应该**言行一致**，自己也要回收垃圾。

Parents must practice what they preach to set a good example for their children.

父母必须**言传身教**，为孩子树立好榜样。

If you tell me to eat healthy, you should practice what you preach.

如果你让我健康饮食，就应该**言行一致**。

Politicians rarely practice what they preach when it comes to honesty.

说到诚实，政客们很少**言行一致**。

It's hard to practice what you preach, but it makes you trustworthy.

**言行一致**很难，但这样别人才会信任你。

Don’t lecture me about saving money unless you practice what you preach.

如果你自己不**言行一致**，别来教我怎么省钱。