Word information
Simplified色厉内荏
Traditional色厲內荏
Pinyinsè lì nèi rěn
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Chinese word dictionary
色厉内荏
sè lì nèi rěn · lit. show strength while weak inside (idiom); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart; a sheep in wolf's clothing
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