外圆内方

外圆内方外圓內方 wài yuán nèi fāng ㄨㄞˋ ㄩㄢˊ ㄋㄟˋ ㄈㄤ ngoi6 jyun4 noi6 fong1

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 外 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown