菜鸟
cài niǎonoun★Intermediate— newbie
informal
A beginner or novice, especially in a field or activity where one lacks experience or skill.
别担心，我们都是菜鸟，一起学习吧。
Don't worry, we're all newbies; let's learn together.
💡
Often used humorously or self-deprecatingly to describe oneself or others who are inexperienced.
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💡Pro Tip
Tone and Context
While '菜鸟' is often self-deprecating, it can also be used to describe others without offense in casual settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Formal Use
This term is informal and should not be used in professional or formal contexts.
📖Word Origin
Literally 'vegetable bird,' the term humorously compares inexperienced people to birds that are easy prey (like vegetables for birds).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts, especially in professional or hobbyist settings where experience levels vary.
Word Breakdown
菜
vegetable
root鸟
bird
root汉英词典