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上行下效 Meaning

上行下效

Learn the meaning of 上行下效, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 上行下效 means subordinates follow the example of their superiors (idiom).

Meaning in English

Subordinates follow the example of their superiors (idiom)

Chinese上行下效
Pinyinshang4 xing2 xia4 xiao4
Definitionssubordinates follow the example of their superiors (idiom)
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What does 上行下效 mean?

上行下效 means subordinates follow the example of their superiors (idiom).

How do you pronounce 上行下效?

上行下效 is pronounced shang4 xing2 xia4 xiao4 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 上行下效 a Chinese idiom or saying?

上行下效 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.

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