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绵里针
mián​lǐ​zhēn

needle in cotton wool

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
绵里针 綿裡針 mián​lǐ​zhēn
needle in cotton wool
(metaphor) an iron fist in a velvet glove; internal strength or firmness hidden behind a gentle appearance; cruelty or a sharp sting hidden behind a friendly appearance; a wolf in sheep's clothing

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Variant of

  • 绵里藏针 mián​lǐ​cáng​zhēn
  • 绵里裹针 mián​lǐ​guǒ​zhēn