由表及里
Traditional form:
由表及裡
Pinyin (reading):
yóubiǎojílǐ
Definitions:
- to proceed from the outside to the inside
- to see the essence merely by looking at the superficial appearance
Characters:
- 由 - cause, reason; from
- 表 - to show, to express, to display; outside, appearance; a watch
- 及 - to extend; to reach; and; in time
- 里 - unit of distance equal to 0.5km; village; lane
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