chưa nấu chín

/cɨə˧˩˧ na̤w˧˩˧ tɕin˧˥/
not fully cooked

Cơm chưa nấu chín, nên ăn không ngon.

The rice isn't fully cooked, so it doesn't taste good.


informal

Not fully cooked or prepared; still raw or undercooked.

Thịt này chưa nấu chín, nên không an toàn để ăn.

This meat isn't fully cooked, so it's not safe to eat.

Cái ý tưởng của anh ấy chưa nấu chín, nên cần thêm thời gian.

His idea isn't fully developed yet, so it needs more time.

This phrase is often used literally for food but can also be used metaphorically for ideas or plans that are incomplete.

Related Phrases

nấu chínphrase
to cook thoroughly

Pro Tip

Literal vs. Figurative Use

While this phrase is most commonly used for food, it can also describe ideas or plans that are not fully developed.

Word Origin

Combination of 'chưa' (not yet) + 'nấu' (to cook) + 'chín' (ripe/cooked).

Usage Notes

While primarily used for food, it can also describe incomplete ideas or plans in a metaphorical sense.

Word Breakdown

chưa
not yet
prefix
+
nấu
to cook
verb
+
chín
ripe/cooked
adjective
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