wài​gāng​nèi​róu

tough yet gentle

Senses

外刚内柔/ 外剛內柔 wài​gāng​nèi​róu tough yet gentle

appearing tough or firm on the outside while being gentle or soft-hearted on the inside

别看他平时说话很大声,其实他是个外刚内柔的人。

References

same_as 外刚内柔/外剛內柔 内柔外刚/內柔外剛