羊质虎皮

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   lit. the heart of a sheep in the skin of a tiger (idiom)

   • tāzhēnshìyángzhìhǔpí.

     他真是羊质虎皮。🔊

     He is truly a wolf in sheep's clothing.

2. 貳形adjective

   fig. impressive in appearance but lacking in substance

   • tāzhègerényángzhìhǔpí,méishénmezhēnběnshi.

     他这个人羊质虎皮，没什么真本事。🔊

     This person is all show with no substance, without any real talent.

3. 參名noun

   braggart

   • tājiùshìgèyángzhìhǔpíderén.

     他就是个羊质虎皮的人。🔊

     He is just a person with the appearance of a tiger but the nature of a sheep.