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外圆内方
wài​yuán​nèi​fāng

gentle but firm

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents

Senses

外圆内方/ 外圓內方 wài​yuán​nèi​fāng gentle but firm

Describes a person who is flexible and easy to get along with on the outside, but firm in principle and strong-willed on the inside

References

antonym 外圆内方/外圓內方 → 色厉内荏/色厲內荏
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