绵里藏针
mián​lǐ​cáng​zhēn

hidden sharpness

  • created sense approved 绵里藏针/綿裡藏針 · mián​lǐ​cáng​zhēn · hidden sharpness

    绵里藏针 / 綿裡藏針

    mián​lǐ​cáng​zhēn

    hidden sharpness

    possessing a ruthless character or hidden strength behind a gentle, soft, or unassuming appearance

    他平日里温文尔雅，但谈判时绵里藏针，让对手不敢小觑。

    idiom

    created sense