Read Edit View history Discussion 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