色厉内荏
色厉内荏
sè lì nèi rěn
lit. show strength while weak inside (idiom); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart; a sheep in wolf's clothing
idiom
Traditional: 色厲內荏
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- (idiom) lit. show strength while weak inside (idiom); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart
- a sheep in wolf's clothing
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Related Words
内行看门道，外行看热闹(nèi háng kàn mén dao , wài háng kàn rè nao)— while the connoisseur recognizes the artistry, the layman simply enjoys the show
→夫子自道(Fū zǐ zì dào)— appearing to be praising others while actually praising yourself
→下马威(xià mǎ wēi)— display of severity immediately on taking office
→先声夺人(xiān shēng duó rén)— to gain the upper hand by a show of strength
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