Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chân ướt chân ráo

[t͡ɕən˧˧ ʔɨət̚˧˦ t͡ɕən˧˧ zaːw˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adverb) naively; amateurly; artlessly; inexperiencedly

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngây thơ, thiếu kinh nghiệm

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) simple and naive; amateurish; inexperienced; wet behind the ears

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đơn giản, ngây thơ, thiếu kinh nghiệm

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What does “chân ướt chân ráo” mean?

(adverb) naively; amateurly; artlessly; inexperiencedly

Is “chân ướt chân ráo” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

What is the closest equivalent?

“wet behind the ears” (English) — near equivalent.

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