璞玉渾金

Reading: はくぎょくこんきん
Meaning: unpolished gem/undeveloped talent
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Example Sentence
The young talent possesses undeveloped but promising abilities
Usage Notes
Refers to someone with great potential that hasn't yet been developed, like an uncut gem or unrefined gold. Used to describe promising but raw talent.
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