里里外外 (lǐ lǐ wài wài) — (noun phrase) the inside and outside; all aspects (of a place or situation)
Definition
Reduplicated form of 里外: 'inside and out' — emphasizes thoroughness across every part of a place or situation.
noun
(noun phrase) the inside and outsideall aspects (of a place or situation)
Examples
- 里里外外。Tā bǎ fáng jiān lǐ lǐ wài wài dōu dǎ sǎo gān jìng le.He cleaned the room thoroughly, both inside and outside.
- 里里外外,。Zhè jiàn shì nǐ lǐ lǐ wài wài dōu yào kǎo lǜ dào, bù néng zhī kàn yí miàn.You need to consider all aspects of this matter, not just one side.
- 里里外外。Tā chū chāi qián bǎ jiā lǐ lǐ lǐ wài wài dōu ān pái hǎo le.Before going on a business trip, she arranged everything at home, inside and out.
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