朴斫之材 — “Raw talent or potential”
朴斫之材 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Raw talent or potential”. An unpolished gem; someone who has not yet reached their full potential and requires further development or training. Literally, “Unrefined or roughly carved material/timber”.
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朴斫之材 Pronunciation and Pinyin
朴斫之材 Character Breakdown
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这位年轻的实习生虽然经验不足，但勤奋好学，是个朴斫之材，将来必成大器
Although this young intern lacks experience, they are diligent and eager to learn, truly an unpolished gem with great potential to achieve success in the future.
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What does 朴斫之材 mean?
朴斫之材 (pǔ zhuó zhī cái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Raw talent or potential”.
How do you pronounce 朴斫之材?
朴斫之材 is pronounced pǔ zhuó zhī cái in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 朴斫之材 literally mean?
Literally, 朴斫之材 means “Unrefined or roughly carved material/timber”. It is used to mean “Raw talent or potential”.
What is the Chinese definition of 朴斫之材?
加工治理而尚未成器之材。