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由表及里
yóu​biǎo​jí​lǐ

discerning

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
由表及里 (由表及裡) yóu​biǎo​jí​lǐ
discerning idiom
To perceive the underlying essence by looking past the superficial appearance.
inward expression
To proceed from the outside to the inside.

Frequency

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0.302 per million

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