绵里藏针

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   lit. a needle concealed in silk floss (idiom)

   • tāshuōhuàmiánlǐcángzhēn.

     他说话绵里藏针。🔊

     His words contain hidden malicious intent beneath a soft exterior.

2. 貳名noun

   fig. ruthless character behind a gentle appearance

   • tāzhègerénmiánlǐcángzhēn,nǐděixiǎoxīn.

     他这个人绵里藏针，你得小心。🔊

     This person has a gentle exterior but conceals malicious intent, so you need to be careful.

3. 參名noun

   a wolf in sheep's clothing

   • tākànqǐláihěnyǒuhǎo,dànshíjìshàngshìmiánlǐcángzhēn.

     他看起来很友好，但实际上是绵里藏针。🔊

     He looks very friendly, but in reality he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.

4. 肆名noun

   an iron fist in a velvet glove

   • tāshuōhuàmiánlǐcángzhēn.

     他说话绵里藏针。🔊

     His words are soft on the surface but contain hidden sharpness.