cù mì

Cô ấy có vẻ cù mì khi nghe câu chuyện đó.

Definition

1. Adjective (Informal):
   • Sweet and simple / naive: Describes a person, typically a girl or woman, who is gentle, innocent, and perhaps a bit gullible or lacking in worldly sophistication. The term carries a tone of affectionate teasing or endearment.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy trông thật cù mì. (She looks so sweet and naive.)
  • Đừng có cù mì quá, người ta lừa mình đó. (Don't be so naive; people will trick you.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in spoken, informal contexts. It is not derogatory but gently points out a lack of shrewdness or experience.

Variants and Related Words

• Chân phương (adj): simple, plain, straightforward (more neutral, less about naivety).
• Ngây thơ (adj): innocent, naive (can be used in both positive and negative contexts, and is more standard than "cù mì").

Synonyms

• Naive: lacking experience or judgment.
• Innocent: free from guilt or worldly experience.
• Guileless: devoid of cunning or deceit.

Related Idioms

• : to seem naive or simple.
  • Anh chàng mới vào nghề có vẻ cù mì. (The new guy in the profession seems a bit naive.)