表里如一

النطق: biǎo lǐ rú yī المعنى الحرفي: Outside and inside as one

الأصل والاستخدام

This idiom describes the outside (表) and inside (里) being as (如) one (一). It depicts consistency between one's public persona and private self, between words and actions. The phrase values authenticity and integrity. Modern usage praises those who are genuine - the same person regardless of audience or circumstance, without pretense or duplicity.

أمثلة

الإنجليزية: "She is genuine - the same person in public and private."

الصينية: 她表里如一，在公众场合和私下是同一个人。