wài​yú​nèi​zhì

wise but appearing foolish

  1. wài locative
    outside
    outside; exterior; the space or position beyond a certain limit or boundary
  2. adjective
    foolish
    stupid; silly; simple-minded; not clever
  3. nèi locative
    inside
    inside; within; inner; internal; specifically refers to the interior or domestic domain as opposed to the exterior or foreign domain; often used in spatial or temporal contexts
  4. zhì nounadjective
    wisdom; wise
    wisdom; resourcefulness; intelligence; wit; wise; clever; having deep insight