绵里藏针
[mián lǐ cáng zhēn]

基本解释

绵:丝棉。棉絮里面藏着针。形容柔中有刚。也比喻外貌和善,内心刻毒。

(1) [ruthless character behind a gentle appearance is like a needle hidden in silk floss]
(2) 喻外表看来温柔,软弱,实则内心刻毒强硬
(3) 形容柔弱中蕴刚强