pìn​mǔ​lí​huáng

beyond superficial details

Senses

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

牝牡骊黄/ 牝牡驪黃 pìn​mǔ​lí​huáng outward appearance

the external characteristics or superficial aspects of a thing, especially when contrasted with its internal substance

References

synonym 黑白不分/黑白不分 牝牡骊黄/牝牡驪黃