由表及里
yóu​biǎo​jí​lǐ

discerning

  • created sense approved 由表及里/由表及裡 · yóu​biǎo​jí​lǐ · discerning

    由表及里 / 由表及裡

    yóu​biǎo​jí​lǐ

    discerning

    To perceive the underlying essence by looking past the superficial appearance.

    只有由表及里地分析，我们才能发现问题的实质。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 由表及里/由表及裡 · yóu​biǎo​jí​lǐ · inward

    由表及里 / 由表及裡

    yóu​biǎo​jí​lǐ

    inward

    To proceed from the outside to the inside.

    学习的过程应当由表及里，层层深入。

    expression

    created sense