| Expression | 上樑不正下樑歪 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | If the room beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked (成语 saw). Subordinates will ape their betters./Leaders of society should set a good example./People need role models. |
| Reading | seung6 leung4 bat1 jing3 ha6 leung4 waai1 |
| Recall | y |
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