Definition

1. Noun:
   • Youngest sibling: The most common meaning of "em út" refers to the youngest brother or sister in a family, specifically from the perspective of an older sibling.
   • Greenhorn / Novice: In a figurative and often colloquial sense, "em út" can refer to a person who is inexperienced, naive, or new to a group or field, implying a lower status or level of skill.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gia đình tôi có ba anh chị em, tôi là em út. (My family has three siblings, I am the youngest.)
  • Nó chỉ là em út trong nghề, đừng trách nó nhiều quá. (He's just a greenhorn in the trade, don't blame him too much.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used affectionately within a family but can be used patronizingly or dismissively when referring to an inexperienced person in a professional or social context.
  • Cậu ấy cư xử như một em út trong nhóm, lúc nào cũng cần được chỉ dẫn. (He behaves like the novice in the group, always needing guidance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Út: A common short form or nickname for the youngest sibling.

  • Nhà nó gọi nó là Út. (His family calls him "Út".)

• Con út: Specifically refers to the youngest child.

  • Nó là con út trong gia đình. (She is the youngest child in the family.)

Synonyms

• Youngest sibling: youngest brother, youngest sister.
• Benjamin: (of a family).
• Novice: beginner, rookie, newbie, greenhorn.

Related Idioms

• Chấp gì hạng em út: An idiom meaning "Never mind such greenhorns" or "It's not worth bothering with such novices." It advises ignoring or not taking seriously the actions or words of inexperienced people.
  • Anh ta nói bậy nhưng chấp gì hạng em út. (He talked nonsense, but it's not worth bothering with such a greenhorn.)

1. Youngest sibling, youngest sister, youngest brother
2. Greenhorn
   • Chấp gì hạng em út
     Never mind such greenhorns