How do you use "Actions speak louder than words" in a sentence?

He says he'll change, but actions speak louder than words. Actions speak louder than words—show me what you can do. They promised improvements, but actions speak louder than words.

Actions speak louder than words

Q: What does "Actions speak louder than words" mean?

What people do is more important than what they say Behavior and deeds reveal true character and intentions better than promises or statements. A reminder to judge by actions, not rhetoric.

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의미: What people do is more important than what they say

行动比言语更重要

Lo que la gente hace importa más que lo que dice

言葉より行動が大事

말보다 행동이 중요하다

Behavior and deeds reveal true character and intentions better than promises or statements. A reminder to judge by actions, not rhetoric.

行为和实际行动比承诺或言语更能展现一个人的真实品性和意图。提醒人们要以行动而非言辞来评判。

El comportamiento y los hechos revelan el verdadero carácter e intenciones mejor que las promesas o las palabras. Un recordatorio de juzgar por los actos, no por la retórica.

行動や実績は、約束や発言よりも真の性格や意図をよく表す。言葉ではなく行動で判断せよ、という教訓。

행동과 실천이 약속이나 말보다 진정한 성격과 의도를 더 잘 드러낸다. 말이 아닌 행동으로 판단하라는 교훈이다.

예문

He says he'll change, but actions speak louder than words.
他说会改，但事实胜于雄辩
Dice que cambiará, pero las obras son amores y no buenas razones
彼は変わると言っているが、行動は言葉より雄弁だ
그는 변하겠다고 말하지만, 말보다 행동이 중요한 법이다.
Actions speak louder than words—show me what you can do.
事实胜于雄辩——让我看看你能做什么
Los hechos hablan más que las palabras: demuéstrame lo que sabes hacer
行動は言葉より雄弁だ——何ができるか見せてくれ
말보다 행동이 중요하다—무엇을 할 수 있는지 보여줘.
They promised improvements, but actions speak louder than words.
他们承诺会改进，但事实胜于雄辩
Prometieron mejoras, pero los hechos hablan más que las palabras
改善を約束したが、行動は言葉より雄弁だ
그들은 개선을 약속했지만, 말보다 행동이 중요한 법이다.

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/ˈækʃənz spiːk ˈlaʊdə/

사용 가이드

맥락: judgment, trust, promises

어조: wise, skeptical

✓ 올바른 표현

Actions speak louder than words
事实胜于雄辩
Los hechos hablan más que las palabras
行動は言葉より雄弁だ
행동이 말보다 중요하다
Remember, actions speak louder
记住，行动比言语更有力
Recuerda, las obras son amores
行動で示すことが大事だ
행동으로 보여줘야지

✗ 잘못된 표현

Very common proverb
非常常见的谚语
Proverbio muy común
非常に一般的なことわざ
매우 흔한 속담

흔한 실수

None—universally understood

기원과 역사

The concept is ancient, but the modern phrasing dates from the 17th century. Similar ideas appear in the Bible and in writings across many cultures emphasizing the value of deeds over words.

어원: Ancient wisdom about deeds versus words

최초 기록: 17th century in current form

문화적 배경

Era: 17th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common wisdom; Political commentary

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking world.

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