Read Edit View history 绵里针 miánlǐzhēn needle in cotton wool Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 绵里针 綿裡針 miánlǐzhēn needle in cotton wool (metaphor) an iron fist in a velvet glove; internal strength or firmness hidden behind a gentle appearance; cruelty or a sharp sting hidden behind a friendly appearance; a wolf in sheep's clothing Cross-References Variant of 绵里藏针 miánlǐcángzhēn绵里裹针 miánlǐguǒzhēn
绵里针 綿裡針 miánlǐzhēn needle in cotton wool (metaphor) an iron fist in a velvet glove; internal strength or firmness hidden behind a gentle appearance; cruelty or a sharp sting hidden behind a friendly appearance; a wolf in sheep's clothing Cross-References Variant of 绵里藏针 miánlǐcángzhēn绵里裹针 miánlǐguǒzhēn