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TOPIK 6noun

낭중지추

nangjungjichu

낭중지추가 · 낭중지추를

real talent can't stay hidden

Example

그는 낭중지추처럼 금방 실력을 드러냈습니다.

Like an awl in a bag, he quickly revealed his talent.

Word parts

낭 bag중 inside지 of추 awl

Literally 'an awl in a bag': its point always pokes through.