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由表及里

/ yóu biǎo jí lǐ /
Strokes

Definition

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

Example

Definition

from the surface to the centre; from the outside to the inside; from outward appearance to inner essence

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由表及里
  

The analysis of problems should be proceeded from the surface to what lies behind.