Writing
言行 (yán xíng) — how to say "words and deeds" in Chinese
言行
Words and deeds
noun
Character composition
言
speech, word
行
action, deed
Radicals / Keys
行
Walk enclosure
#144 · xíng · 6 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
注意言行
zhùyì yánxíng
mind one's words and deeds
Examples
我们应该注意自己的言行举止。
We should pay attention to our words and behavior.
他的言行一致。
His words match his deeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "words and deeds" in Chinese?
"words and deeds" in Chinese is 言行 (yán xíng).
言行 meaning in English
言行 (yán xíng) means "Words and deeds".
How is 言行 pronounced?
It is pronounced yán xíng (written as yan xing, yanxing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "words and deeds" in Chinese characters?
It is written 言行: 言 has 7 strokes, 行 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 言行?
言行 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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