look quite strong(mào sì qiáng dà)

look quite strong

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is m à OS à Qi á NGD à, which means that it seems strong on the surface, but actually it is weak. From red rock.

The origin of Idioms

I believe that within a few days, this seemingly powerful enemy is bound to collapse. Do you think we should estimate the situation in this way? Chapter 127 of red rock by Luo guangbin and Yang Yiyan

Analysis of Idioms

Strong outside but strong in the middle

Idiom usage

As a predicate, attributive, adverbial; refers to empty shelf.

Chinese PinYin : mào sì qiáng dà