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由表及里

yóubiǎojílǐ

Traditional: 由表及裡

to proceed from the outside to the inside / to see the essence merely by looking at the superficial appearance

Character Breakdown

由
yóu
cause, reason; from
HSK 4
表
biǎo
to show, to express, to display; outside, appearance; a watch
HSK 2
及
jí
to extend; to reach; and; in time
HSK 4
里
lǐ
unit of distance equal to 0.5km; village; lane
HSK 1

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