No. 6,074 in Korean
설익은
Partially cooked; undercooked.
In a sentence
설익은 감자는 소화하기 어려울 수 있어요.
Undercooked potatoes can be hard to digest.
In this sentence, '설익은' modifies '감자', indicating these specific potatoes are not fully cooked, describing their state of being partially cooked.
그의 설익은 발음이 대화에서 혼란을 줄 수 있어요.
His unrefined pronunciation might cause confusion in a conversation.
Here, '설익은' metaphorically describes '발음', referring to pronunciation that is underdeveloped or not yet polished, representing an intended but incomplete skill.
이 소설은 설익은 이야기 전개로 아쉬움을 남겼습니다.
This novel left disappointment due to its underdeveloped plot progression.
In this instance, '설익은' figuratively modifies '이야기 전개', highlighting that the narrative development feels incomplete or lacks depth, applying the concept of immaturity to a storyline.
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