外圓內方

ngoi6 jyun4 noi6 fong1

lit. outside-flexible, inside-firm (idiom) · fig. velvet glove

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. outside-flexible, inside-firm (idiom)
  2. fig. velvet glove

Written Forms

外圓內方Traditional · Main Form
外圆内方Alternate Form

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