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HSK 7-9
miànfacemiànfacealldàoarrive
To attend to each and every aspect; to be meticulous and comprehensive.

Literal meaning

face (面) — face (面) — all (俱) — arrive (到)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase describing thoroughness and attention to detail.

Examples

tā de jìhuà miànmiàn jùdào, kǎolǜ de fēicháng zhō quán.他的计划面面俱到,考虑得非常周全。
His plan is meticulous and well-considered in every aspect.
zhèfènbàogàoxiědemiànmiàndàoméiyǒurènlòu
This report is comprehensive and leaves nothing out.

Usage & nuances

Often used to describe careful planning or thorough execution.

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