nèi
xiù

common
adjective

Meaning of 内秀

内秀 means outwardly rough, clumsy, or dull but actually intelligent, thoughtful, and attentive to detail. Pronounced nèi xiù.

  • outwardly rough, clumsy, or dull but actually intelligent, thoughtful, and attentive to detail

Definitions & Examples

kàn
lái
hěn
lǎo
shi
 
shí
hěn
nèi
xiù
 
shén
me
wèn
dōu
kàn
de
tòu
chè
 

He looks quite simple and honest, but he's actually very thoughtful and sees through every issue.

Bié
kàn
píng
shí
zěn
me
shuō
huà
 
rén
jiā
nèi
xiù
zhe
ne
 
xīn
li
yǒu
shù
 

Don't be fooled by his quiet demeanor—he's actually very perceptive and knows exactly what's going on.

Nèi
xiù
de
rén
wǎng
wǎng
shàn
biǎo
 
dàn
zuò
shì
bié
kào
 

People who are quietly intelligent are often not good at expressing themselves, but they are especially reliable when it comes to getting things done.