cớn non
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not sharp, blunt: Describes an object, typically a blade or cutting tool, whose edge is not sharp or has become dull.
- Inexperienced, immature: Used figuratively to describe a person, especially a young one, who lacks experience, skill, or maturity in a certain area.
Usage Examples
Adjective (Literal - Blunt):
- Con dao này cớn non quá, không cắt được gì cả. (This knife is too blunt; it can't cut anything.)
- Lưỡi kéo đã cớn non sau nhiều lần sử dụng. (The scissor blades have become blunt after many uses.)
Adjective (Figurative - Inexperienced):
- Nó còn cớn non lắm, chưa thể giao việc quan trọng được. (He is still very inexperienced; we can't assign him important work yet.)
- Đội bóng có nhiều cầu thủ cớn non nên thiếu sự ổn định. (The team has many inexperienced players, so it lacks stability.)
Advanced Usage
- "còn non và cớn": A reinforcing phrase meaning "still very young and immature/inexperienced."
- Hắn ta còn non và cớn lắm, cần phải rèn luyện thêm. (He is still very young and green; he needs more training.)
Variants and Related Words
- Non (adj): Young, unripe. Often used in combination (e.g., = still young/inexperienced).
- Cùn (adj): Blunt, dull. A more common synonym for the literal meaning of .
Synonyms
- Cùn: Blunt, dull (for objects).
- Thiếu kinh nghiệm: Inexperienced (for people).
- Xanh non: Green, immature (figurative).
Related Idioms
- "Non gan": Literally "young liver," meaning timid, lacking courage.
- Đừng có non gan, hãy mạnh dạn lên! (Don't be timid; be more confident!)
- "Còn non xanh": Still very young and inexperienced.
- Nó còn non xanh lắm, đừng vội kỳ vọng. (He's still very green; don't expect too much yet.)