exterior and interior; outside and inside
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exterior and interior; outside and inside
Often used to describe physical objects or systems, or in medical contexts referring to treating both the symptoms and the root cause.
This ancient building has been carefully restored both inside and out.
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes treating both the exterior and the interior.
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These two departments are interdependent, working together to complete the task.
noun
outward appearance and inner thoughts; appearance and reality
Describes the alignment or contrast between what is shown externally and what is felt internally. '表里如一' is a common idiom praising consistency and honesty.
He is a person whose inner thoughts match his outward appearance, and he is trustworthy.
True friendship does not require hypocritical pleasantries.
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To understand a person, you cannot just look at their outward appearance.