色厲內荏

sik1 lai6 noi6 jam5

lit. show strength while weak inside (idiom); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart · a sheep in wolf's clothing

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. show strength while weak inside (idiom); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart
  2. a sheep in wolf's clothing

Written Forms

色厲內荏Traditional · Main Form
色厉内荏Alternate Form

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