chưa chín
/tɕɨə˧˦ tɕin˧˥/adjective phrase★Intermediate— not ripe
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.
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Often used to describe fruits, projects, or people's readiness.
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💡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
prefixchín
ripe/mature
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh