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  4. chưa chín

chưa chín

/tɕɨə˧˦ tɕin˧˥/
not ripe

Trái cây này chưa chín, nên không ngon.

This fruit isn't ripe, so it's not tasty.


general

Not fully mature or developed; lacking readiness or completion.

Dự án này vẫn chưa chín, cần thêm thời gian.

This project is still not ready, it needs more time.

Ông ấy chưa chín về kinh nghiệm để làm việc này.

He's not experienced enough to do this job.

Often used to describe fruits, projects, or people's readiness.

Collocations

chưa chínnot ripechínripe

Synonyms

không chínchưa hoàn thiện

Antonyms

chínhoàn thiện

Related Phrases

chín chắnphrase
mature and decisive
chín chắnphrase
mature and decisive

Pro Tip

Literal vs. Figurative Use

While often used for fruits, it can also describe people or projects needing more time to mature.

Word Origin

From 'chưa' (not yet) + 'chín' (ripe/mature).

Usage Notes

Commonly used for fruits, projects, or abstract concepts needing more time to develop.

Word Breakdown

chưa
not yet
prefix
+
chín
ripe/mature
root
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