pìn​mǔ​lí​huáng

beyond superficial details

牝牡骊黄 牝牡驪黃 pìn​mǔ​lí​huáng
beyond superficial details
literally a black stallion and a yellow mare, used to describe looking past outward appearances to judge based on intrinsic quality or essence
outward appearance
the external characteristics or superficial aspects of a thing, especially when contrasted with its internal substance

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