biǎo

idiom
commendatory

Meaning of 表里如一

表里如一 means one's words match one's thoughts; be consistent inside and out; sincere. Pronounced biǎo lǐ rú yī.

  • one's words match one's thoughts; be consistent inside and out; sincere

Definitions & Examples

shì
ge
biǎo
de
rén
 
zhí
xìn
lài
 

He is a sincere and honest person, worthy of trust.

Zhēn
zhèng
de
jūn
yīng
gāi
zuò
dào
biǎo
 

A true gentleman should be consistent in word and deed.

Zhè
wèi
lǐng
dǎo
yán
xíng
zhì
 
biǎo
 
shēn
shòu
xià
shǔ
zūn
jìng
 

This leader's words match his actions, and he is sincere inside and out, earning him the deep respect of his subordinates.

Biǎo
de
pǐn
huá
de
yán
gèng
yǒu
shuō
 

A sincere character is more persuasive than flowery rhetoric.