千层饼 (qiān céng bǐng) — Thousand-layered pancake
Literally means 'thousand-layered pancake'. It describes someone or something that appears straightforward but is actually complex and layered.
Example Usage
他这个人看似简单，实际上是个千层饼，内心复杂。
He seems simple at first glance, but in reality, he's a thousand-layered pancake with a complex inner world.
Cultural Context
Used to express the depth of character, particularly in social relations or personal attributes.
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