mián​lǐ​cáng​zhēn

iron fist in a velvet glove

Senses

绵里藏针/ 綿裡藏針 mián​lǐ​cáng​zhēn iron fist in a velvet glove

lit. a needle hidden in silk floss; describes a person who appears gentle or soft on the outside but is ruthless, sharp, or firm on the inside

References

same_as 绵里藏针/綿裡藏針 绵里针/綿裡針
variant 绵里针/綿裡針 绵里藏针/綿裡藏針