yáng​zhì​hǔ​pí

sheep in a tiger's skin

Senses

羊质虎皮/ 羊質虎皮 yáng​zhì​hǔ​pí (also yáng​zhí​hǔ​pí) sheep in a tiger's skin

Refers to someone who appears strong or impressive but is actually weak or lacks substance inside; outward show without inner reality

References

variant 羊质虎皮/羊質虎皮 虎皮羊质/虎皮羊質
variant 虎皮羊质/虎皮羊質 羊质虎皮/羊質虎皮