The idiom 'round outside and square inside' describes someone who is amiable and flexible in demeanor but principled and upright in character.
“外圆内方”比喻外表随和圆滑，内心却正直刚毅。
| 成语 | 外圆内方 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 比喻人表面随和，内心严正。 |
| 拼音 | wài yuán nèi fāng |
| 拼音码 | wynf |
| 近义词 | 绵里藏针、外柔内刚 |
| 反义词 | 外方内圆 |
| 用法 | 联合式；作谓语、宾语；含褒义 |
| 英语 | velvet glove |
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