biểu lí
[ʔɓiəw˧˩ li˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) exterior and interior
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đến đời vua Hạ-Vũ (2205-2167 trước tây-lịch kỷ-nguyên) nhân có Lạc-thư mà đặt ra Cửu trù 九疇, để làm biểu lý với bát quái của vua Phục-hi.In the era of King Yu of the Xia dynasty (2205–2167 BCE), the appearance of the Luoshu Square led him to establish the Nine Categories (九疇) as the exterior and interior complement to the bagua of Emperor Fuxi.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “biểu lí” mean?
(noun) exterior and interior
Is “biểu lí” formal or informal?
biểu lí is generally formal.