外圆内方 meaning - Chinese-English Dictionary

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MEANING OF 外圆内方

外圆内方 (外圓內方)

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

Idiom It is a metaphor for people who are easy-going on the surface and serious in heart / Also refers to coins

Usage

Antonym 外强中干

中文释义外表随和，内心严正。

Characters 外 wài 圆 (圓) yuán 内 (內) nèi 方 fāng

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