Mian Li Cang Zhen (a needle hidden in cotton) describes someone who appears gentle on the outside but is tough or malicious on the inside.
绵里藏针 (mián lǐ cáng zhēn) 绵：丝棉。棉絮里面藏着针。形容柔中有刚。也比喻外貌和善，内心刻毒。
| 成语 | 绵里藏针 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 绵：丝棉。棉絮里面藏着针。形容柔中有刚。也比喻外貌和善，内心刻毒。 |
| 出处 | 元·石君宝《曲江柳》第二折：“笑里刀剐皮割肉，绵里针剔髓挑筋。” |
| 拼音 | mián lǐ cáng zhēn |
| 拼音码 | mlcz |
| 近义词 | 笑里藏刀、口蜜腹剑 |
| 反义词 | 剑拔弩张 |
| 用法 | 偏正式；作谓语、定语、状语； |
| 英语 | a firm character behind a gentle appearance |
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